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Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan from Bayern Munich on Deadline Day. In England, the Austrian is not welcomed with open arms.
Munich – Surprising transfers are more the rule than the exception on Deadline Day. FC Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer on loan to Premier League club Manchester United falls into this category. In the assessment of this business, opinions about the Austrian in England sometimes differ widely.
On English TV Sky Sports Former Arsenal pro Paul Merson criticizes the Red Devils’ deal: “On January 1 there was no interest in him.” After the injury of midfielder Christian Eriksen, who is United’s best preparer, he is now dominating “Panic and you get a fourth-rate Bayern player,” said the former England international. A statement that almost goes below the belt.
So far, Sabitzer has not been able to assert himself at Bayern Munich
A reaction from Manchester legend Rio Ferdinand to Merson’s verdict on the new signing from FC Bayern followed on his YouTube channel Vibe with Five: “For me, his statements sound like someone who has never seen him play.” Ferdinand, on the other hand, sees the transfer very positively: “I’m delighted with this transfer”, and added: “If I had had to sign an Eriksen replacement at short notice , I would have brought Sabitzer as well.”
Marcel Sabitzer only moved from Leipzig to the German record champions a year and a half ago, but was never able to assert himself in the long term. In the current season, the 28-year-old has made 24 appearances for FCB in all competitions, but has only been in the starting eleven eleven times. Most of the time he was only a substitute, so his move to England is linked to the hope of more playing time.
Despite loan: Bayern departure from Sabitzer not excluded
There should not be a purchase option from Manchester United for FC Bayern’s Marcel Sabitzer. However, the direct competitors of the central midfielder, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka, will also be his rivals in the coming summer, so that a final departure cannot be ruled out. For their part, the Munich team was able to secure a purchase option for new loanee Joao Cancelo. (jsk)
