"That's history..." - Sabitzer sends message to Man Utd fans after writing his name into 'club folklore'

New Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has already made history by becoming the first ever Austrian to sign for the club.

Sabitzer joined the Red Devils on loan from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day after Erik ten Hag was forced into action following an injury to Christian Eriksen during United's 3-1 victory over Reading on Saturday.

With the Denmark international set to be on the sidelines until late April or May, and Scott McTominay currently out with a muscle problem, Ten Hag was left with Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Fred as his only senior midfielders.

Sabitzer was identified as the ideal short-term replacement, with the club holding the option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

According to The Telegraph's Jason Burt, United could trigger the option to buy should he do well at Old Trafford. However, there is no obligation.

Sabitzer: That's history

In his first interview for the club, the former RB Leipzig captain outlined his aims for the season.

"I will give my all for the jersey," Sabitzer told the club website.

"I'm very happy to be here, I will give my best and we will see what happens, but I am here to win trophies."

The 28-year-old has experience of playing against United, having previously been on the receiving end of a 5-0 friendly defeat when playing for RB Leipzig.

"Manchester United is a big club with fantastic fans," he continued. "Old Trafford is a big stadium, I’ve played there once – it was empty – but I felt it was very nice.

"It is a great feeling to have the badge on my chest and I’m looking forward [to it]."

Sabitzer has won silverware with both RB Salzburg and Bayern Munich, and informed fans what they could expect from him.

"You can have a lot of expectations from me: good shots, duels," he added.

"I’m excited to be on the pitch at Old Trafford."

Regardless of what happens during his time at Old Trafford, Sabitzer has already written his name into club folklore, becoming the first Austrian to join Manchester United's senior team.

"That’s history," he said.

"I talked with my agents before, I’m the first one. I feel proud and I will do my best to be a good Austrian player."

Topics: Marcel Sabitzer, Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Bayern Munich, Premier League, Football, Austria

Joe Adams

Joe is a Journalist for SPORTbible with a primary focus on football. He has previously covered a number of other sports including boxing, rugby and F1. Wishes he was born left-footed.

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