You’d think that playing for the same club for twelve years would result in the utmost loyalty, but then again, you would be wrong. After reaching super stardom and deciding to remain a one club player for his entire career, Bastian Schweinsteiger still seems to be claiming that a transfer is imminent.
Watching Schweinsteiger pop up every year on transfer gossip websites has been like watching a Hollywood director talk about creating a sequel. Fans of the original have intermittent heart attacks waiting for an announcement that never happens. Over the past three years, Sir Alex Ferguson has flirted with the idea of bringing in the Bavarian to complete Manchester United’s failing midfield. Bastian Schweinsteiger even admitted his desire to play for the club, even though it was clear it was simply a pipe dream to him unless circumstances changed. Rumored inquiries had lead nowhere, and with the player nearing his thirtieth birthday, it seemed that he was destined to stay and be written into the Bayern Munich history books.
That was up until a couple of months ago, where the rascally German claimed he was still open to a move. And for those wondering, it’s not in his personality to be vocalized. Schweinsteiger is a player most would describe as extremely polite and well mannered, and he’s not one to raise hell just to get a raise. Altogether, it’s been an unnaturally audacious comment, and it may just be the start of a long saga that will undoubtedly lead nowhere.
To add fuel to the fire, the new manager at Old Trafford, Louis Van Gaal, was the first to identify Schweinsteiger’s potential as a playmaker and converted him from his natural position as a winger to the defensive midfielder. Of course, it’s difficult to know if any player has an actual connection to Van Gaal, as the manager has a pension for the dramatic (mainly taking off his pants in full view of the squad in order to show off his virility). That being said, who knows what happens in the locker room?
Could this be it? Could Bastian Schweinsteiger probably be the key to unlocking a failing Manchester United midfield? Can he lead the club to success like Robin Van Persie did not so long ago? Could this finally be the year that Schweinsteiger makes his name in England?
No, but it’ll be a fun transfer saga. Get your popcorn ready, jack up your recliner, and put on your 3D glasses, this sequel is going to be a good one.
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