Emotional scenes after the win against Bayer Leverkusen fuel speculation about a possible move from Lea Schüller to Manchester United. The English club is said to be very interested in the FC Bayern striker.
When the FC Bayern women won against Bayer Leverkusen, Lea Schüller was not on the pitch, but watched the game from outside. The striker could also be missing from Munich in the coming games. Because after that clear 3-0 win One scene after the final whistle in particular was a topic of conversation: Schüller went to the fans and applauded them, visibly moved and in tears. Officially her absence was explained as a cold, but behind the scenes it is seen as a possible sign of an impending move to Manchester United.
Schüller’s contract would have expired in the summer
The 28-year-old has been linked with a transfer to England for several days. The portal “The Athletic” reported that United coach Marc Skinner was very interested in the German international striker. The background is his team’s thin squad, especially with a view to the upcoming knockout phase of the Champions League, in which Manchester United will face Atlético Madrid in February.
Skinner therefore announced that he wanted to proceed aggressively in the transfer market. At least four new players are to be signed – Schüller is considered one of them. Her contract with FC Bayern would have expired in the summer, so a move in the winter would bring the Munich team a transfer fee and save wages.
FCB director Rech confirms “one or two changes”
FCB director Bianca Rech did not want to comment specifically on the rumors, but confirmed that there would be “one or two changes” in the winter. If Schüller were to be included, it would mark the end of a small era. The native of North Rhine-Westphalia has been playing for FC Bayern for five and a half years, playing in over 180 games, scoring more than 100 goals, winning the championship four times and the DFB Cup once. She also became top scorer in the Bundesliga and Germany’s Footballer of the Year in 2022.
Schüller recently had to match with Pernille Harder
In the current season, however, she lost her importance, was often only used as a substitute under coach José Barcala and had to compete for her position with Pernille Harder. Just as FC Bayern became stronger and stronger and celebrated one win after another after the 7-1 defeat against FC Barcelona, Schüller’s role in the club became smaller and smaller.
In the last four games, the center forward only played 41 minutes out of a possible 360 minutes. In the top game against Frankfurt, Schüller sat on the bench for the full distance, as well as in the game against Valerenga. A move could not only help her get more playing time at club level, but also improve her chances in the national team, where she also recently lost her regular place.
Lea Schüller could come back to Munich quickly despite the change
One thing is certain: If the transfer rumors surrounding Schüller are confirmed, the 28-year-old could soon return to her old home. If Manchester United wins the relegation match against Atlético Madrid, then the English will be guests at the Allianz Arena in the quarter-finals.
Source: BR24 Radio December 23, 2025 – 10:54 a.m
