The Red Devils Poised to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich
The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich.
A Major Signing for United
The forward, with half a year left on her deal, has been a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League team.
Her exit from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s supporters after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month.
Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. According to reports, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised.
Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack
The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant boost to United’s forward line. She has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga.
- For seven straight seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals.
- She claimed the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.
Building Momentum at Carrington
The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United seem to be gathering positive momentum.
Their recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Off the pitch, the winter break has seen additional business:
- The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
- The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since joining in 2023.
Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.”
Lundkvist, who has joined from a side from the American league, said: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”
