The Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ordered the selling of Schweinsteiger after Manchester United has meet with the condition . 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
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.'
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