Germany media say Kagawa: has flown in to Manchester to sign a deal with United

Kagawa: departure to Manchester

The separation of Shinji Kagawa and Borussia Dortmund appears to be a done deal. As was announced on Monday, the strong Japanese dribbling his current contract until 2013 at the Double-winners will definitely not be extended. Sporting director Michael Zorc confirmed that BVB will now deal with any offers for Kagawa. And this could very soon flutter into the house - Kagawa made on Monday evening on the way to Manchester.

Under the microscope: Shinji Kagawa was last seen by Sir Alex Ferguson (right).

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"I had an appointment Monday morning with his advisers - Shinji Kagawa has let them tell us that he will not renew his contract with us definitely," said Zorc against the Bild newspaper.

Thus the last spark of hope in the black and yellow in terms of retention was due to a crowd favorite who has brought in all competitions last season as a midfielder on 17 goals and 13 templates expired. The chances of Kagawa his contract expiring in 2013 were still extended, but in any case only located in the lower single digits.

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Certainty for black and yellow - Kagawa flew to Manchester

Now the BVB has apparently assured. "If you come now offers for Kagawa, we will deal with it and negotiate," announced Zorc on how to proceed. Long it would take not well, bored Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at the Dortmund Cup victory (5-2) on Saturday at Berlin's Olympic Stadium - and he may have fallen, which has commanded the lively Kagawa (kicker Rating: 1) .

Together with his assistant Thomas Kroth Kagawa flew to England on Monday night. Goal: Manchester! A change to the Red Devils probably seems more likely. Or does it have a rival into the action? Manchester United is considered the greatest prospect for Kagawa, however, the 23-year-old is also on the wish list of other English top clubs. The Arsenal, which focuses on the German international Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski, under contract, will also have its tentacles stretched out.

Kagawas change: a gain financially, human loss!

Financially, it would be worthwhile for the Wesphalia. Kagawa came in 2010 for 350,000 € from Cerezo Osaka and Dortmund will not leave well under 15 million euros. That would be the 43-times the amount actually paid by the BVB for him.

Even if the departure is more likely, it would be painful for both sides. "Shinji, it is apparently difficult to leave the club," said Mats Hummels. "It would be sad if he goes," said BVB captain Sebastian Kehl, "but it is to accept that footballers from time to time for a new challenge."

Coach Jürgen Klopp would regret a change of the Japanese also showed last but also understanding. "We can not hide Shinji's childhood and his Japanese culture. There, where Shinji was coined, is one of our league nothing. There is the English league all," had Klopp in an interview with the "Sueddeutsche Zeitung", the magic, which the Premier League to exert Kagawa says.

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