Lea Schüller, who scored 54 goals in 82 games for the German national team, has ceased to be a regular player both for her club and internationally in recent months. Given this scenario, the striker has decided to start a new stage in the English league and will join Manchester United on January 1, as both companies officially reported.
According to information published by the clubs and collected by the press, Schüller’s transfer to the English team was concluded through a contract valid until 2029, but the amount of the transaction was not disclosed. The 28-year-old attacker is thus ending her time at FC Bayern Munich, a club that she joined in 2020 and with which she took part in 180 competitive games and scored 103 goals.
As the original source reported, Schüller contributed significantly to four Women’s Bundesliga titles and a DFB Cup during her time at FC Bayern. This career has made her the Bavarian club’s top goalscorer of all time. At international level, his individual record also stands out, as he scored a total of 54 goals in 82 games for his country.
The decision to change teams arose due to the loss of importance in the German team and in the national team, a situation that motivated the footballer to seek “new challenges” in a different competitive environment. FC Bayern released a statement in which Schüller explained her feelings about saying goodbye: “Taking this step and leaving my home, my friends and my family is particularly difficult for me,” said the player, according to the club.
In his statements to Manchester United’s official media, Schüller shared his goals in this new phase. As reported by the English club, the striker explained: “I still have a lot of things I want to achieve in my career and I know that Manchester United is the perfect club for that. I feel that the team’s style of football will really adapt to my game and I hope that my qualities and experience can help us achieve our goals both in England and in the Champions League.”
Manchester United, currently fourth in the English Women’s League, are looking to strengthen their squad with Schüller’s international experience and goalscoring record both locally and in European competitions. As the clubs stated in their official statements, the arrival of the German goalscorer is part of the strategy to strengthen the English team for the challenges of the coming seasons.
Schüller’s previous relationship with Bayern ended with the end of the current campaign, which facilitated negotiations between both institutions. Since the start of her career in professional football, the player has won national and international titles and, according to published information, has established herself as one of the most prolific strikers of her generation.
The transfer comes in a context in which the footballer was looking for more playing time and the opportunity to take on new sporting challenges. After four years in Munich, Schüller’s time at the club ends with a clear statistical legacy and a high assessment of his performance by both companies, as the clubs report in their respective official notes.
The signing of Schüller was presented by Manchester United as a strategic move to increase the team’s competitiveness in the Women’s Super League and at continental level, particularly with a view to participating in the Champions League. Likewise, the Bavarian club has highlighted the importance of the German striker’s contributions on and off the pitch.
According to the published information, the economic terms of the transfer were not disclosed by either team. However, the main interest of the player and the clubs involved is in future sports projects and the possibility of the soccer player continuing to expand her record and experience in one of the most competitive leagues on the continent.
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