Man United sign Bayern Munich's Marcel to replace Eriksen's absence

Manchester United has announced that it has signed the Austrian and Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan, with no purchase option clause, until the end of the current season. Manchester United has signed midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season, the clubs announced Tuesday. United moved for Sabitzer after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for at least three months with an ankle injury. Eriksen's absence has left manager Erik ten Hag short of options in midfield with Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay both sidelined. Man United's contract with Sabitzer comes to compensate for Danish star Christian Eriksen's absence, who will be absent injury until next May, which he suffered during Reading's last match in the FA Cup. "Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Marcel Sabitzer has joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich until June 2023," the United statement said. United statement added, "The Austrian midfielder played 443 matches in his career with clubs across Europe, including 54 matches since joining Bayern Munich in August 2021. Previously, he was the captain of Leipzig, and he has 68 full international matches with the Austrian national team". "Sometimes in life, you have to make quick and important decisions," Sabitzer told the club's official website. From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player. I want to win and help the club achieve its goals this season." The player statement went on to say, "I feel that I am at my peak as a player and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the team. I am excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to the Manchester United fans."