Bastian Schweinsteiger joining Manchester United was his decision, says Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola
- Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to join Manchester United in a £15m deal
- Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola said it was his own decision to leave
- Schweinsteiger won the World Cup with Germany in 2014
- The 30-year-old made 500 appearances for Bayern, scoring 67 goals
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Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says it was an 'honour' to manage Manchester United-bound Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger is set to join United for a fee in the region of £15million and touched down in England to complete a medical on Sunday.
The Germany international has spent 17 years with Bayern and Guardiola admitted it was the World Cup winner's decision to leave.
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to move to Manchester United in a £15m deal
Schweinsteiger began his career with Bayern and has spent 17 years with the club, making 500 appearances
'It was a big honour for me to be his manager,' he said. 'We talked prior to the season and I said: "You decide, Basti".'
Schweinsteiger explained his move on a video posted to his Facebook account, saying he wanted to gain experience with a new club.
The 30-year-old made 500 first-team appearances for Bayern, scoring 67 times, and won the Bundesliga with the club on eight occasions.
The 30-year-old explained his reasons for moving in a video on Facebook, saying he wanted a new experience
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola confirmed that it was Schweinsteiger's decision to leave the club
Guardiola confirmed Schweinsteiger's reasons for leaving, and thanked him for his service to the Bundesliga champions.
'It was Bastian's personal decision. He wants to have this experience.
'But many, many thanks to Basti.'
He won the World Cup with Germany in 2014 as they beat Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final
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