Manchester United's women's football side has made a significant addition by securing the services of German national team striker Lea Schuller who joins from the Bundesliga champions.
The experienced forward, who has signed a deal running until June 2029, marks the team's second new arrival of the winter transfer period, coming after the arrival of full-back Hanna Lundkvist.
A Proven Winner
The player enjoyed a five-year spell at Bayern Munich, making over 100 appearances and playing a key role in them secure multiple league titles.
For her country, her statistics is equally formidable, having scored 54 strikes in 82 caps for the German national team.
"From the first conversations that I had with head coach Marc Skinner and the club, the ambitions of everyone involved were very clear," commented Schuller.
She featured in the squad that finished as runners-up to England at Euro 2022 and also won a third-place finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Perfect Fit
"I still have so much that I want to achieve in my career, and I am convinced that Manchester United is the ideal place for me," Schuller continued.
"I believe that the team's style of football will be a great fit for my game. I am confident my qualities and know-how can help us to reach our objectives both in the WSL and in the Champions League."
The club's director of women's football, Manchester United's director of women's football, remarked: "Lea's goal-scoring record is phenomenal, her style of play will give our attack an exciting new dimension.
"Her champion's mindset and pedigree will really help our ambitious and youthful team as we continue to grow together and challenge across both domestic and continental competitions."
Strengthening for Europe
United are aiming to be active in the transfer window as manager Marc Skinner looks to strengthen his squad for the knockout stages of the top European competition.
They have already agreed a contract extension with key playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has agreed until the end of the decade.
