The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.
A Marquee Acquisition for United
Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, has been a prolific goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has 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 signing for the Women’s Super League side.
Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated since she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently.
It was reported in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the move are now finalised.
Reliable Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack
The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga.
- For seven straight seasons, including the last term, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals.
- She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.
Building Momentum at Old Trafford
Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be building momentum.
Recent performances include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.
Off the pitch, the winter break has brought further activity:
- The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
- The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since arriving in 2023.
On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from central areas.”
Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the American league, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”
