Manchester United sign 103-goal goalscorer Lea Schuller

Manchester United have made a major impact in the winter transfer market by officially confirming the signing of Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich Women. The 28-year-old German forward has signed a 3.5-year contract, committing his future to the Progress With Unity Stadium until June 2029. This is considered one of the most important signings for the Manchester club in realizing their ambition to dominate domestic and continental competitions.

Lea Schuller will officially join manager Marc Skinner's squad on January 1, 2026. She is the Red Devils' second signing of this transfer window, following Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist. This addition demonstrates United's clear strategy of strengthening both their defense and attacking firepower in preparation for the most demanding phase of the season.

A top-class goal-scoring machine from the Bundesliga.

Lea Schuller's record at Bayern Munich is the clearest evidence of a world-class striker. In over five and a half years with the Bavarian club, Schuller played a total of 181 matches and scored 103 goals in all competitions. This impressive goal-scoring record made her one of the iconic faces of the German Bundesliga.

Wearing the Bayern Munich jersey, Schuller collected a complete set of domestic titles, including four Bundesliga championships, one German Cup, and two Super Cups. Her individual highlight was winning the Bundesliga Golden Boot in the 2021-2022 season with 16 goals. Beyond the statistics, Schuller was also a player for big matches, most notably her hat-trick in last season's German Cup final, which directly contributed to Bayern Munich's double title win.

The perfect piece to complete Champions League ambitions.

The signing of Schuller at this time is considered a calculated move by Manchester United. The team is preparing for the Champions League play-offs starting in February and is still fiercely competing on three other domestic fronts. Schuller's experience in European competitions would be an invaluable asset to Marc Skinner's relatively young squad.

At the international level, Schuller also boasts an impressive record with 82 appearances for the German women's national team and 54 goals. She was a key player in their journey to becoming runners-up at Euro 2022 and winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With her versatile finishing ability, intelligent positioning, and killer instinct in the penalty area, Schuller is expected to solve United's attacking performance problems.

Schuller's departure was anticipated, especially after her emotional farewell to Bayern fans following their victory against Bayer Leverkusen at the end of December. With only six months remaining on her contract, Manchester United quickly moved to secure the forward's signature, beating competition from other European giants. Her arrival at Manchester is not just a personnel addition, but also a strong affirmation of the Red Devils' position on the world women's football map.