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Owen completes United move

Michael Owen has completed his free transfer move to Manchester United, signing a two-year contract after passing a medical.

Owen’s contract at Newcastle United had expired earlier in the week, and he had been linked with Hull City, Stoke City, Aston Villa and Everton.

However, he leapt at the chance to sign for the English champions after being approached by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

“Michael is a world-class forward with a proven goalscoring record at the highest level,” said Ferguson.

“Coming to Manchester United with the expectations that we have is something that Michael will relish.”

Owen explained how the move had come about: “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 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 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.”

I’m really disappointed he was once my hero now I hope he spends his days on the United bench!