Man Utd flop Morgan Schneiderlin completes shock loan transfer to Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers from Nice
FORMER Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has completed a shock move to Western Sydney Wanderers.
The 33-year-old has joined the Australian side on loan from French outfit Nice until the end of the season.
Former Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has joined Western Sydney Wanderers on loan from NicePA:Empics Sport
Schneiderlin joined the Red Devils in 2015 from SouthamptonPA:Empics Sport
The Frenchman was sold to Everton after just 18 months at Old TraffordPA:Empics Sport
Schneiderlin, who joined United in 2015 for £25million from Southampton, has not played a single minute for the Sir Jim Ratcliffe owned Nice this season.
He spent just 18 months with United, but won the FA Cup during his time at Old Trafford.
The former France international midfielder played 47 games for the Red Devils before being sold to Everton for £24m.
He then joined Nice in the summer of 2020, but has not featured for the club this season.
Speaking after joining the A-League side, Schneiderlin said: “I am very excited to be here in Western Sydney with the Wanderers and I’m looking forward to starting my journey at the club.
“I have heard lots of good things about the Wanderers and I’m really ready to get started.”
Schneiderlin also wrote on Instagram: “Happy and excited about this new challenge in my career and in my Life!
“I will give my best for you @wswanderersfc thanks for the warm welcome.”
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Western Sydney Wanderers are currently third in the A-League table.
They are six points behind leaders Melbourne City, but have played two games more than the table-toppers.
The Wanderers are next in action on February 5th against Western United, when Schneiderlin could potentially make his debut.
Schneiderlin began his career in France with Strasbourg before joining Southampton in 2008.
He helped the Saints achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2012, before joining the Red Devils in 2015.
The midfielder was also part of the France squad for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Euros.
