Impressive: Shinji Kagawa scores Dortmund's first
goal
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and
assistant Mike Phelan were notable spectators at the German Cup
final.
United have been linked with Japan midfielder Shinji
Kagawa recently, with quotes coming out of the 23-year-old's
homeland suggesting he was about to leave Borussia Dortmund for Old
Trafford.
Kagawa certainly did himself no harm this evening, scoring
the opener as Dortmund cruised to victory over Bayern Munich to
complete the German domestic double. The player has opted not to
sign a new contract with his current club and has said he would
make a decision about his future after Saturday's game.
Ferguson's presence does seem significant.
Silver service: Kagawa with the trophy
The Red Devils chief has been under pressure to
bolster his midfield for some considerable time now and missed out
on Samir Nasri last summer when he was outbid by Manchester
City.
Kagawa would appear to be the perfect solution, having
proved his worth during two outstanding seasons in the
Bundesliga.
His age also fits the United profile of buying young
players who are still to reach their peak.
After the game, Kagawa said: 'For sure Manchester is a
great club, but what the future holds I do not know
yet.'
