Manchester United flop scuppered ex-Newcastle star’s dream MLS move

30.09.2023 - 12:59 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Newcastle United cult hero Ryan Taylor has revealed Bastian Schweinsteiger’s Old Trafford exit ruined a potential move to Chicago Fire.

Six years ago, Manchester United were on the verge of cutting ties with one of their most disappointing signings in recent years.

While Schweinsteiger, signed by Jose Mourinho, only cost £6.5million, just 18 Premier League appearances - most coming from the bench - in two years failed to justify the initial hype.

Supporters believed they had finally found their Paul Scholes replacement when Schweinsteiger joined the club. An illustrious career for club and country, decorated with Champions Leagues and World Cups, was meant to instil a winning mentality at United. ALSO READ: Sofyan Amrabat role change could be an advantage for United ALSO READ: Antony arrives back at Carrington for United training But as has often been the case in recent years, the move did not work out and the German was offloaded.

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