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Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates with teammates after winning the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig on July 30, 2022. Reuters
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Manchester United loan signing Marcel Sabitzer in action for Bayern Munich against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on January 28, 2023. AP
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Bayern's Marcel Sabitzer in action in the Bundesliga in April 2022. EPA
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Barcelona's Franck Kessie is challenged by Marcel Sabitzer during their Champions League clash in October, 2022. Getty
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Marcel Sabitzer is challenged by Barca's Franck Kessie. Getty
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Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen (l) and Austria's Marcel Sabitzer battle for the ball during their Nations League meeting on June 13, 2022. AFP
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Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring for Austria against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. AFP
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Austria's Marcel Sabitzer (C) celebrates after scoring. AFP
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Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates with teammates after winning the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig on July 30, 2022. Reuters
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Manchester United loan signing Marcel Sabitzer in action for Bayern Munich against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on January 28, 2023. AP
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Bayern's Marcel Sabitzer in action in the Bundesliga in April 2022. EPA
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Barcelona's Franck Kessie is challenged by Marcel Sabitzer during their Champions League clash in October, 2022. Getty
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Marcel Sabitzer is challenged by Barca's Franck Kessie. Getty
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Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen (l) and Austria's Marcel Sabitzer battle for the ball during their Nations League meeting on June 13, 2022. AFP
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Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring for Austria against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. AFP
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Austria's Marcel Sabitzer (C) celebrates after scoring. AFP
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Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates with teammates after winning the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig on July 30, 2022. Reuters
Marcel Sabitzer's last-minute move to Manchester United can 'work well for both parties'
Austrian seen as hardworking all-round midfielder who can adapt to Premier League quickly
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