5 Things Man Utd Fans Need To Know About Bastian Schweinsteiger
Louis van Gaal has finally got his midfield general.
Bastian has joined Manchester United. It is news that has left both Bayern Munich and Germany reeling. The Bavarian legend has left behind a legacy, but arrives in Manchester determined to become more than just a Bavarian legend. There is a big question mark around his fitness, but the signing of any World Cup winner is huge news, regardless of the club.
The 30-year-old has signed a three-year contract from the Bundesliga champions for a reported £14.4m and will undoubtedly give the Red Devils some midfield stability, something they seriously lacked last season. Alongside new signing Morgan Schneiderlin, Louis van Gaal has gone from having limited midfield options to being spoilt for choice and if he does choose to play a 4-2-3-1 formation then he couldn't have purchased a better deep lying pivot for under £50 million.
WhatCultureSport look at the top five things Manchester United fans should know about their first, real German player.