MANCHESTER – New Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson said he could not turn down the opportunity to move to Old Trafford and join the Premier League title race.
Larsson has signed for United on loan from hometown club Helsingborgs in a deal running from January 1 to March 12. The move means a first taste of English football for the former Sweden international, who was often linked with a move to England during a prolific spell in Scotland with Celtic.Larsson has joined Alex Ferguson’s side with United two points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table.Ferguson believes the striker’s experience and goal-scoring ability could provide a crucial advantage in the title race.The former Barcelona striker, who left Spain at the end of last season to return to Swedish football, will not play his first league game until Jan. 13.Nampa-ReutersThe move means a first taste of English football for the former Sweden international, who was often linked with a move to England during a prolific spell in Scotland with Celtic.Larsson has joined Alex Ferguson’s side with United two points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table.Ferguson believes the striker’s experience and goal-scoring ability could provide a crucial advantage in the title race.The former Barcelona striker, who left Spain at the end of last season to return to Swedish football, will not play his first league game until Jan. 13.Nampa-Reuters
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