Borussia Dortmund have signed Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj on loan for a season, the German club said on Monday. The 20-year-old Belgium international was reportedly a target for several European clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Olympique Marseille and Valencia.
"Adnan is a high quality and versatile player who complements our attack," Dortmund sports director Michael Zorc said. Januzaj made four appearances for United this season, scoring in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa this month.
"Borussia Dortmund are a big club and the fans are supposed to be great here," Januzaj said in a statement. "I want to do big things with the club here."
Januzaj will not have the chance to play in the Champions League because Dortmund have qualified for the Europa League after a disappointing last season. They are, however, top of the Bundesliga table after three straight wins, ahead of champions Bayern Munich on goal difference. Januzaj made his first-team debut for United in the 2013-14 season but has not earned a regular starting spot under coach Louis van Gaal.
His contract with United runs to 2018. He was the only player other than Juan Mata to have actually scored in the Premier League for Man Utd this season.
