SHOTS FIRED! Schweinsteiger makes sly dig at Bayern

The 25-year-old, joined the Saints from Strasbourg in 2008, played two seasons in League One between 2009 and 2011 before being promoted to the Championship and subsequently the Premier League.

After turning down the chance to join United in 2010, he says now the time is right.

When asked about Schweinsteiger’s ability to shine in England, Beckenbauer replied: “I find it very courageous to make a move like this at his age”.

He has now landed at Manchester United for another adventure in his career and will put his mind towards helping the Red Devils improve on their fourth place finish in the Premier League last season. “I am 30. It is a challenge for me, but I feel very good” he said, according to ESPN.

The former Bayern Munich player said that he was only 30 and he was confident he could adjust to the Premier League, the Daily Express reported. But that is normal.

“Manchester United only buy players who can make a contribution for that”. I did that and now I am happy to be here. There were opportunities. But my goal was always to win the Champions League with my club Bayern Munich.

“But he is still a member of United and he said he will come out on July 25”.

“My brother had the United jersey on hand, I had Bayern’s”. That’s the goal for next year’s team.

Schweinsteiger differs from many of his midfield predecessors in his style of play, offering control and rhythm rather than innovation or audacity.

In the holding midfield role Schneiderlin has Michael Carrick, Daley Blind and Bastian Schweinsteiger for competition. You have to be smart in your brain and fast. Of course, you need your fitness for sure, I know that.

“Lots of people ask me about him”, said Mata, who is also de Gea’s Spanish teammate.

Van Gaal oversaw a £150m mega spend last summer, which included a club record move for Angel di Maria.

At least in the second instance City might make a profit, but I really cannot see a situation where the Eastlands faithful will be flocking to Sterling’s testimonial after 10 trophy-laden seasons – though I will happily be proven completely wrong! Depay and Rooney look likely to be two of the three up front with maybe Juan Mata playing behind or up top with them. “From a selfish point of view, I would want to have him in my team”. Manchester United has some roster shake-ups, including not allowing David de Gea to force a transfer to Real Madrid.