Bastian Schweinsteiger set to join Manchester United as Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirms deal has been reached
- Manchester United have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed news on Saturday
- He did not confirm the fee but it's believed to be in region of £15m
- Schweinsteiger in Manchester for medical on Saturday afternoon
- Rummenigge confirmed Bayern had offered midfielder a new contract
- But World Cup winner, 30, was ready for a new challenge
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that Bastian Schweinsteiger will join Manchester United this summer.
Rummenigge said the German champions tried to convince the Germany captain to stay at the Allianz Arena but the 30-year-old felt the need for a new challenge.
He would not confirm the transfer fee though it is believed Bayern want at least £15m for a midfielder who has given them stellar service in the first team over the past 13 years.
United's medical staff are awaiting Schweinsteiger's arrival for a medical at Carrington on Saturday afternoon. He will become the first ever German to play for the Old Trafford club.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is on his way to Manchester United this summer, Bayern Munich have confirmed
The transfer to Old Trafford brings to a close Schweinsteiger's 17-year association with Bayern
Rummenigge did not reveal the transfer fee but it is believed to be in the region of £15m
It is understood Schweinsteiger's relationship with Van Gaal was a major factor behind his decision to move
Speaking at a press conference to unveil Bayern's summer signings, Rummenigge also found himself announcing a high profile departure.
He said: 'Bastian wants to do something new at the end of his career. He asked that we meet his wishes.
'My colleagues at Manchester United have been in touch. We have reached an agreement over a transfer.
''It's regrettable because Bastian meant a great deal to the club. He achieved great things.
'We say goodbye on great terms. 'I can only wish Bastian all the best. It will be an interesting new challenge for him. I am convinced that he will play well there.'
Reflecting on the player's legacy at Bayern, Rummenigge added: 'He has done great things here, he has won everything.
'I suggest to him that we will give him a great farewell match in Munich when he finishes his career, whenever that will be. And when he stops, we will talk about whether there is a second career for him here at Bayern.'
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed the news at a press conference
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed Schweinsteiger's move
Manchester United then confirmed the signing via their Twitter feed shortly afterwards
Bayern then tweeted out this tribute to Schweinsteiger shortly after the news was confirmed
Schweinsteiger was offered a new contract by Bayern but felt the need for a new challenge
Manchester United confirmed the signing via their official Twitter feed shortly after Rummenigge had finished speaking.
A statement on United's official website said: 'Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Bayern Munich to sign midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, subject to a medical and personal terms.'
Germany coach Joachim Low said the midfielder would thrive at United.
'Basti is an absolute leader and world-class player who can put his stamp on any team, including of course Manchester United,' he said on www.dfb.de.
'He knows Louis van Gaal, who wanted him unconditionally. I know from him that he still has big ambitions and goals.
'He will approach his new challenge in England like we all know him - with dedication and highly-motivated.
'For Bayern and the Bundesliga his departure is without question a loss.'
The German newspaper Bild reported on Friday night that Schweinsteiger had agreed a three-year contract worth £7.2m-a-year with United and was on standby to fly to England to complete the formalities of a medical and to sign the contract.
The Bayern Munich midfielder will bring a wealth of experience to Old Trafford and is a World Cup winner
Schweinsteiger scoring against Manchester United in a Champions League tie at Old Trafford in April 2014
The German celebrates his equaliser in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals in 2014
Schweinsteiger wags his finger at Wayne Rooney after an incident in the tie
Schweinsteiger's transfer means a reunion with Louis van Gaal, who managed Bayern between 2009 and 2011.
The move to Manchester ends a trophy-laden 17-year association with the Bavarian club, for whom Schweinsteiger made a total of 500 first-team appearances and scored 67 goals.
During his time at the Olympiastadion and the Allianz Arena, he won eight Bundesliga titles, seven German Cups, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
A German international of 111 caps, he was part of the team that lifted the World Cup in Brazil last year.
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