Owen moves to Old Trafford

The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England frontman completed a series of stringent medical tests and has signed a two-year deal with the Barclays Premier League champions.

Owen, 29, spent the day at United's Carrington training complex as the terms of his free transfer were thrashed out, after he lapsed out of contract with Newcastle United at the end of last month.

Stoke City and Hull City had both made public their desire to sign the striker but Owen jumped at the chance to join the champions as soon as he learned of their interest.

It will be an opportunity for him to re-launch his career after a disappointing campaign which ended in relegation with Newcastle.

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