<!--Article Start--> <h3 style="text-align: justify"><strong>Bastian Schweinsteiger, who is travelling to Manchester United to complete his medical ahead of his proposed A?15 million move to the Red Devils, has released a heartfelt message to the Bayern Munich fans, explaining his move to the English shores.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify">Schweinsteiger who had joined the club's youth ranks has been at the club for 17-years now, and has won many major trophies, including eight Bundesliga titles and a Champions League during his time with the Bavarians.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Germany captain had been heavily linked with a move away from the Budesliga champions, with his contract entering it's final year. Pep Guardiola had also said that the 30-year-old midfielderhad the right to decide his own future. Yesterday, <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/germany/bayern-munich/" target="_blank">Bayern Munich</a> confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Manchester United.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">It has been reported that the Bayern superstar, is set to put pen to paper on a 3-year-contract, with wages roughly equaling to A?7.2 million per year. Bayern Munich CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, confirmed that Bastian will be due a testimonial, when he finally retires, while also opening gates for him for a future role with the Bavarians.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Schweinsteiger will become the first German footballer to play for <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/english-premier-league/manchester-united/" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> in their long and illustrious career, and his close relationship with manager Louis Van Gaal, went a long way in convincing the World Cup winner, that this was the right career move for him at this point. He <a href="http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9910916/bastian-schweinsteiger-reveals-motives-for-man-united-move" target="_blank">said</a>-</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"Hi dear Bayern fans, and the South Stand in Munich. I know that has been a lot of speculation about my future in recent weeks and months and I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic time we spent together.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"It started in the Olympiastadion and continued into the Allianz Arena. It was a really fantastic time and we experienced some great moments with 15 national titles, including the historic treble and other highlights.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"We are always going to have a bond and I will keep you in my heart forever. I also want to thank all the employees at the Sabener Strasse (training ground) for the great time we had together - unfortunately I can't name everybody, but thanks for everybody, you helped me a great deal.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"I hope you, dear fans, understand that I have chosen this path now. I think it's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to it, although I will never forget you.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"I will always hold you here [in my heart] and I hope we see each other again soon. Yours, Basti."</em></p> . <p style="text-align: justify">In a further written statement, he added: <em>"The decision was very hard to make because you and FCB have and always will be an extremely important part of my life.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>"Nevertheless, I would like to again gain experience at a new club. My destination is Manchester United. I hope you understand my decision. No one can take away the incredible journey we had together. #MiaSanMia."</em></p> This is what the German tweeted: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">140 characters cannot express how I feel for <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern">@FCBayern</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="http://t.co/EFNX2Jvh00">pic.twitter.com/EFNX2Jvh00</a></p> a Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/620237079990112256">July 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> One last dream in my career come true. I am excited about the next chapter in my life with <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd">@ManUtd</a>. <a href="http://t.co/aWnz9mnuD8">pic.twitter.com/aWnz9mnuD8</a> a Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/620245849516417024">July 12, 2015</a> </blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="de">Liebe Fans, ich m chte mich bei euch fA?r die unglaublichen gemeinsamen Jahre beim <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern">@FCBayern</a> bedanken! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://t.co/XCRsLkT8ci">https://t.co/XCRsLkT8ci</a></p> a Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSchweinsteiger/status/620233866066853888">July 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify">Manchester United's lack of a genuine world class midfielder, has been well documented since the days following Paul Scholes retirement, and Schweinsteiger's addition would go a long way in filling this void in their ranks. Louis Van Gaal has already secured the services of Memphis Depay from PSV and right-back Matteo Darmian from Torino, with Schweinsteiger set to be his 3rd addition of the summer.</p> <!--Article End-->