Bastian Schweinsteiger has paid tribute to Manchester United’s fans after announcing his transfer to Chicago Fire and predicts that Jose Mourinho will bring success back to the club.
The 32-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the Major League Soccer club and will be allowed to leave Old Trafford immediately, subject to a medical.
Schweinsteiger was signed in a £14.5 million deal from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2015 but injury problems have meant that he has made only 35 appearances for United.
‘Dear fans of Manchester United, I’ve decided to make a permanent move to Chicago Fire,’ he said in a video message posted on his official Twitter account.
‘I really wish I could have done more for you but it was time for me to make a change.
‘Thank you especially for your amazing support during my time at the club, I will never forget it.
‘Having been part of the team which won the FA Cup, this makes me very proud.
‘I’d also like to say thank you very much to the wonderful fans, the atmosphere, and also the great staff at the club,
especially my fellow players, so thank you very much.
‘I believe and I’m sure that Jose Mourinho and his team will bring back the trophies to Manchester United soon, so I wish you all the best, thank you very much and goodbye.’
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