FROZEN OUT BY Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, Bastian Schweinsteiger has turned to the Men in Red.
The German midfielder has been allowed to leave the Europa League quarter-finalists to sign with the Chicago Fire, the MLS club confirmed last night.
Schweinsteiger, 32, is expected to link up with his Veljko Paunovic’s side next week after signing a designated player contract that guarantees him $4.5 (€4.1) million in 2017, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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“Throughout my career, I’ve always sought opportunities where I hoped to make a positive impact and to help make something great,” Schweinsteiger said in a statement released to the Tribune.
“My move to Chicago Fire is no different. Through my conversations with [general manager Nelson Rodriguez] and Pauno, I’m convinced by the club’s vision and philosophy and I want to help them with this project.”
Schweinsteiger has been scarcely used under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford this season, logging just 11 matches in all competitions and not making any Premier League appearances. He most recently saw the field in a Europa League match against Saint-Etienne on Feb. 22.
Before joining United in July 2015, Schweinsteiger had spent his entire career with Bayern Munich since debuting for the first team in 2002. His trophy-laden spell with the club included eight Bundesliga titles and the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League crown.
Schweinsteiger retired from international duty last summer, making his final appearance in a friendly against Finland on Aug. 31 after playing five matches at Euro 2016. The deep-lying playmaker finished his international career with 24 goals in 121 caps, including six appearances as Germany won the 2014 World Cup.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger leaves United for Chicago Fire (and €4.1 million)
FROZEN OUT BY Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, Bastian Schweinsteiger has turned to the Men in Red.
The German midfielder has been allowed to leave the Europa League quarter-finalists to sign with the Chicago Fire, the MLS club confirmed last night.
Schweinsteiger, 32, is expected to link up with his Veljko Paunovic’s side next week after signing a designated player contract that guarantees him $4.5 (€4.1) million in 2017, according to the Chicago Tribune.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always sought opportunities where I hoped to make a positive impact and to help make something great,” Schweinsteiger said in a statement released to the Tribune.
“My move to Chicago Fire is no different. Through my conversations with [general manager Nelson Rodriguez] and Pauno, I’m convinced by the club’s vision and philosophy and I want to help them with this project.”
Schweinsteiger has been scarcely used under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford this season, logging just 11 matches in all competitions and not making any Premier League appearances. He most recently saw the field in a Europa League match against Saint-Etienne on Feb. 22.
Before joining United in July 2015, Schweinsteiger had spent his entire career with Bayern Munich since debuting for the first team in 2002. His trophy-laden spell with the club included eight Bundesliga titles and the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League crown.
Schweinsteiger retired from international duty last summer, making his final appearance in a friendly against Finland on Aug. 31 after playing five matches at Euro 2016. The deep-lying playmaker finished his international career with 24 goals in 121 caps, including six appearances as Germany won the 2014 World Cup.
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