Date 2015-07-13
Category Gist & Gossip
Manchester United have completed the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich on a three-year contract.
The 30-year-old German midfielder was an integral part of the Germany’s world cup-winning team in 2014, he has 111 caps for his country and he is the current captain of the National team.
Schweinsteiger, 30, made is debut for Bayern Munich in November 2002 and has since made 500 appearances and scored 70 times during which he has won over 20 major honours including eight Bundesliga medals.
Bastian Schweinsteiger said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bayern Munich, it has been an incredible journey and I didn’t take the decision to leave lightly. Manchester United is the only club that I would have left Munich for. I feel ready for this new and exciting challenge in what I regard as the most competitive league in the world and I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal again.
“I will never forget my time at Bayern Munich and I would like to thank everyone at the club and the fans for the great memories.”
Louis van Gaal said: “Bastian is, of course, no stranger to me. I worked with him during my time at Bayern Munich and I am truly delighted he is joining Manchester United. His record speaks for itself; he has won every honour at club level and was a major part of the successful Germany World Cup-winning team last summer.
“Bastian is the ultimate professional and there is no doubting his talent and his ability to control games. He brings a wealth of experience and is an excellent addition to our squad.”
