Manchester United fans pay tribute to Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger is on his way to MLS.

Schweinsteiger has left Manchester United for Chicago Fire, less than two years after joining the club from Bayern Munich. In truth, his days were numbered from the moment Jose Mourinho became manager. Mourinho originally banished the player from the first-team, before granting him a reprieve and reinstating him in the squad at the end of November. https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_UK/status/844100580897382401 The German World Cup winner has since made a few appearances, and even scored an overhead against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup back in January. However, it was clear that he would be on his way out of the club when an offer came in. https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/844116372674232320 Schweinsteiger will reportedly be paid $86,500 a week, and has agreed a one-year deal with the option of another year. The 32-year-old bid goodbye to the United fans with video message.

"I am sad to leave so many friends at Manchester United. But I am grateful to the club for allowing me the chance to take up the challenge at Chicago Fire."

https://twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/844115474547965953 Schweinsteiger will be fondly remembered by United fans, despite not excelling on the pitch. The German behaved impeccably when he was frozen out of the team and genuinely seemed to be a fan of the club. United fans paid tribute to the midfielder on Twitter. https://twitter.com/reMIKEis/status/844030382869766144 https://twitter.com/JackAustMUFC/status/844091730555273216 https://twitter.com/barneyrednews/status/844093458453319683 https://twitter.com/Sipho_Says/status/844133551629045760 https://twitter.com/AndrewGreer5/status/844130428802031616 https://twitter.com/Football_HG7/status/844129139875598336 https://twitter.com/Matt_Thomas_1/status/844122229575221248 https://twitter.com/AyodejiM_/status/844123713616449536 Catch up with this week's episode of 888sport Football Friday Live