|
英超官网 欧文正式加盟老特拉福德
http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~1713201,00.html
Owen moves to Old Trafford triker Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United.
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England frontman completed aseries of stringent medical tests and has signed a two-year deal withthe Barclays Premier League champions.
Owen, 29, spent the day at United's Carrington training complex asthe terms of his free transfer were thrashed out, after he lapsed outof contract with Newcastle United at the end of last month.
Stoke City and Hull City had both made public their desire tosign the striker but Owen jumped at the chance to join the champions assoon as he learned of their interest.It will be an opportunity for him to re-launch his career after adisappointing campaign which ended in relegation with Newcastle.
world class
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the official club website:"Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record atthe 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."
Michael Owen said: "I had just begun to talk to other clubs when outof the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me tohave breakfast with him the next morning during which he told me thathe 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 Iam fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missedpre-season last year and am pleased that I will be starting atCarrington from day one.
"I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and Igive him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals andperformances"
www.manutd.co.uk |
|