‘Killer’ Sabitzer already wants permanent Man Utd transfer

Robin Bairner

• 2 Feb 2023 08:34 CST
• 3 min read

Manchester United can look forward to seeing the best of Marcel Sabitzer at Old Trafford – because he has already been replaced by Bayern Munich.

An injury to Christian Eriksen, which has effectively ended the Denmark international’s season, prompted the Red Devils to scour Europe for a central midfielder on Deadline Day.

While several players were offered to Man Utd, who also examined several tracks of their own, it was Sabitzer who was given the surprise opportunity to star under Erik ten Hag for the season of the season.

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After shining for RB Leipzig, he has found his path to first-team football largely blocked in Munich – and the situation is only going to get worse due to the arrival of Konrad Laimer, who is following the path he made from East Germany.

For Sabitzer, his next four months with Manchester United are, therefore, effectively an extended trial to get himself a permanent move. At least, Teamtalk reports, that is how he is viewing his time at Old Trafford.

Valued at €25 million by FootballTransfers, his worth to Munich will only diminish further once Laimer joins up.

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’Sabitzer the most unpleasant person’

Meanwhile, the player’s agent has sent a warning to his new team-mates that he might not be the friendliest if results are not going Man Utd’s way.

Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Roger Wittman said: “[He's] the most unpleasant person to be around when he's not playing. He hates it when he loses. That's the bottom line. Character-wise, the kid is a killer. That's what players who always want to win look like.”

Sabitzer will be able to make his Manchester United debut against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on 4 February in the Premier League after his visa was granted on Thursday.