Free transfer Owen signs for Man Utd
Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Owen has signed a two year contract at Old Trafford.
A statement on the club's official web site said, Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has signed Michael Owen on a two-year contract. The striker was out of contract, so no transfer fee is involved.
Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goal scoring record at the highest level and that has never been in question. Coming to Manchester United with the expectations that we have is something that Michael will relish."
Owen said: "I had just begun to talk to other clubs when out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me to have breakfast with him the next morning during which he told me that he wanted to sign me. I agreed without a moment’s thought.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I intend to seize it with both hands.
"I am now looking forward to being a Manchester United player and I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missed pre-season last year and am pleased that I will be starting at Carrington from day one.
"I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performances."
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Comments (68)
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 19:18.
considering your language I think you are the ¨little¨one....i could probably be your father and it´s a pity yours doesn´t give you the educational slap here and there.......or spank on the butt? dunnow how little you are. ...lol
good riddance owen u scum b@stard. wait till you come to anfield you dirty traitor and watch carragher break ur leg
Owen wiii do well. Athletico madrid can keep Aguero.
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