Manchester United is close to signing German striker Lea Schüeller from Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old will help strengthen the team's attack.
Lea Schüeller has six months left on her contract with Bayern Munich. She is set to join Manchester United on a permanent deal. This move will help United in the Women’s Super League.
The 28-year-old has scored over 100 goals for Bayern Munich. She has 54 goals in 82 matches for the German national team. Her steady play makes her one of the top strikers in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
Schüeller looked emotional when thanking fans after a recent match. This hinted at her leaving Bayern. All paperwork for the transfer is now done.
Manchester United is doing well. They qualified for the Champions League knockout phase. They also won against Tottenham in the League Cup quarter-finals. The club signed Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist. They extended the contract of Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa.
United's director of football, Matt Johnson, praised Miyazawa. He said she helps control the game with her skills. Lundkvist is excited to join a club that has grown a lot in recent years.
