Experienced German Midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger has completed a £14 million to Manchester United. The former Bayern Munich midfielder ended his 17-year association with the club, signing a 3 years contract with MUFC.
Schweinsteiger flew into Manchester United over the weekend, did his medicals on Sunday and penned his personal terms to seal the deal.
This will be a re-union with his former Bayern coach, Louis van Gaal who had see to his transfer from the club, and had also helped turned him to one of the best midfielder in football.
Bastian Schweinsteiger took to his Twitter page and had this to say :
After 17 incredible years at FC Bayern, 15 national titles, winning the historical triple and uncountable other highlights that I was fortunate enough to experience with my incredible team, all you exceptional fans and the co-workers at Sabener Strasse and Allianz Arena, I have decided to take a new career step.
This decision was very hard to make because you and FCB have, are and will always be an extremely important part of my life. Nevertheless, I would like to again gain experience at a new club. My destination is Manchester United. I hope you understand my decision. No one can take away the incredible journey we had together