The Red Devils Set to Secure German Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich

Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Major Signing for the WSL Side

Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her contract, is known as a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League team.

Departure from Munich was expected since she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its top strikers. According to reports, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed.

Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen the Attack

The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant uplift to United’s attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga.

• Over seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals.
• She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Building Steam at Old Trafford

The acquisition of Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when the club seem to be gathering positive momentum.

Recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals.

In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further activity:

1. The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023.

Regarding the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.”

The new defender, having arrived from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”