Manchester United have announced the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
The Old Trafford outfit confirmed
the agreement on their official website and the German international will now undergo a medical, before completing his move to the Premier League.
Schweinsteiger, a World Cup winner in 2014, is set to become the first German to play for the #mufc first team. pic.twitter.com/e62homEHv7
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2015
#mufc has reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign Bastian Schweinsteiger. More: http://t.co/NCru8O7KVU pic.twitter.com/DT8T5QYS4T — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2015
Germany manager Joachim Low expressed his opinion on the midfielder and claimed that he can make his mark at Manchester United.
Joachim #Löw: “@BSchweinsteiger is an absolute leader and world-class player, who can make his mark on any team.” @ManUtd
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 11, 2015
The Bayern Munich midfielder had been linked with a move away since the end of last season and will now continue his career in England. The World cup winner is believed to be signing a deal worth in the region of 1,80,000 pounds per week and will be handsomely rewarded with a sign on fee of around 4 million pounds.
Goal understands Man Utd are offering Schweinsteiger £180,000-a-week and a £4m signing-on fee http://t.co/uOlVItLKIB pic.twitter.com/wnmU6TVF1t
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) July 11, 2015
Former Germany international Oliver Bierhoff stated that the reason Bastian joined Manchester United was to add a Premier League medal to his glorious collection.
Olivier Bierhoff: “I can understand ‘Basti’ wanting to add a Premier Leaguer chapter to his outstanding career.” pic.twitter.com/Rn9lcDReyI
— Goal UK (@GoalUK) July 11, 2015
The player is set to undergo his medical later today and will be presented tomorrow as a Manchester United player, according to SportBild.
SportBild | Schweinsteiger is currently having his medical at Man United. Presentation tomorrow pic.twitter.com/GkkvAe1TmV
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 11, 2015
Manchester United fans will be undoubtedly happy with their new signing. Here is a glimpse of what they can expect at Old Trafford next season.
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