Michael Owen: I'm not here for the money

Michael Owen has quashed claims he joined us for the money.

Some people are still questioning the strikers choice to join us instead of going elsewhere and playing more regularly.

He said: 

“It’s obvious I’ve had a good career and earned money. The last thing I thought I’d be accused of by going to Manchester United was doing it for money. I could have gone to lots of other clubs and earned more. The attraction from Man Utd’s end was that they could get a free transfer and use their name and their ability to win trophies and their kudos to attract players such as me. That’s where they’ve got an advantage, where they wouldn’t have to pay bigger wages. At other clubs a wealthy investor might have to pay twice as much as everyone else because if they don’t they won’t get the player. My situation is the opposite. I’ve been attracted to the club by the players, by the manager, the ability to win things. Money is not the motivation. I’ve had a great career. I’ve done really well. My management company concluded the deal with United in hours. That shows you. I wanted to play under the manager and in a fantastic team. I just can’t believe how many people think otherwise.” 

Owen was in good form midweek against Leeds proving he's still got it with two goals. He came off the bench to replace the injured Hernandez early on yesterday against Stoke but never seemed to get going. 

You can discuss Owen by heading over to our forum here: http://www.soccer24-7.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166879

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