Profile : Full Name : Michael James Owen Date of Birth : 14 December 1979 Place of Birth : Chester, England Height : 1.73 m Playing Position : Striker Career Club : 1996–2004 : Liverpool 2004–2005 : Real Madrid 2005–2009 : Newcastle United 2009– Manchester United Manchester United have completed the signing of Michael Owen on a free transfer after the player came through a stringent medical examination and agreed terms on a highly incentivised two-year deal. Owen, who finalised his move on Friday after a day of talks with Sir Alex Ferguson at United’s Carrington training ground, admitted he agreed to the move “without a moment’s thought”. The striker will take take a substantial cut to his £110,000-a-week wages at Newcastle, although he will earn a similar figure if clauses related to goals, appearances and success are met.