Arjen Robben backs Bastian Schweinsteiger's decision to leave Manchester United
Thursday 30 March 2017 12:34, UK
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says he can understand Bastian Schweinsteiger’s decision to leave Manchester United for Chicago Fire.
The 32-year-old midfielder signed for United on a three-year deal in July 2015, making 18 appearances in his debut Premier League campaign.
However, Schweinsteiger became a peripheral figure at Old Trafford when Jose Mourinho took over and after not making a single Premier League appearance this season, his move to the MLS was confirmed on Wednesday.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Germany, former team-mate Robben said: "That is his decision. He had a very difficult time in Manchester, it didn't work out like he wanted to.
"Now it's a new step, a new challenge, a new experience. So I can understand him. I hope he has a wonderful time."
Despite Schweinsteiger's departure from Bayern and his short stay in Manchester, Robben is in no doubt that the former Germany captain will rank among Bayern Munich's greatest players.
He added: "If you talk about Uli Hoeness, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger - they are legends of FC Bayern."
