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Here's the article from the official website:
Owen joins United
Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has signed Michael Owen on a two-year contract. The striker was out of contract, so no transfer fee is involved.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the 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 out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me to have breakfast with him the next morning during which he told me that he 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 I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missed pre-season last year and am pleased that I will be starting at Carrington from day one.
"I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performances.”
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Michael is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the 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 out of the blue Sir Alex phoned me on Wednesday afternoon, invited me to have breakfast with him the next morning during which he told me that he 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 I am fortunate that I already know so many of the players here. I missed pre-season last year and am pleased that I will be starting at Carrington from day one.
"I want to thank Sir Alex for the faith he has shown in me and I give him my assurance that I will repay him with my goals and performances.”
signing the papers with David Gill
I am skeptical about this latest move by Sir Alex Ferguson. Michael Owen hasn't been seen in the last 4 years and he suddenly shows up in Carrington, having a talk with the Manchester United's manager. Couldn't be any faster, the former English international player had a medical test and was signed. I know Ferguson likes to gamble on player transfer but this one was a huge shock.I would have loved this move if it were 4 years ago, before Owen went missing in Newcastle. However, I would have hated him if his injuries came like they did. Hopefully he'd be injury free and do well alongside Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov, United's current strikers.
I am still disappointed though; we lost Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, and we only got Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen (so far). Hopefully this is not it for us this transfer window.
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