The talented midfielder has inked a four-year deal with the Red Devils and looks set to be integrated into the first by Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson in his maiden season.
Kagawa, who made his name by playing at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, garnered rave reviews for his performances in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 International’s absence for the better of the term, eventually led to Manchester City winning the title on goal difference. Although boasting a number of quality players at Old Trafford, the club were unable to play with their usual attacking
verve as no one was dictating play from the centre of the park.
Ferguson sought out Kagawa, who was more than willing to make the move from Dortmund to Manchester. The veteran Scot even watched the final of the DFB-Pokal Cup Final in order to see the player in action and with the Japanese securing a brilliant victory
for his side; Fergie gave the go ahead on the prospective transfer.
Arriving amidst a lot of positive response from the fans, the 23-year-old will have to live up to his name or risk being on the bench, as the Reds still have some quality midfielders at their disposal.
Speaking to reporters, after putting pen to paper on his contract, the former Cerezo Osaka said that he was looking forward to life in the Premiership, which he considered was the finest in the world.
“This is a challenge I am really looking forward to. The Premier League is the best league in the world and Manchester United is such a massive club. This is a really exciting time for me and I can’t wait to meet the team and start playing."
Ferguson also piled praise on the new signing, claiming that he possessed several attributes that will help him succeed at the helm.
“Shinji is an exciting young midfielder with great skill, vision and a good eye for goal. I am delighted he has chosen to come to United. I believe he will make an impact upon the team very quickly as he is suited to United’s style of play. We are all looking
forward to working with him,” he said.
After being omitted from Japan’s Olympic team, Kagawa’s first taste of action in United colours are likely to be when the club goes on a tour of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757 and Asia.
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