Borussia Park in Monchengladbach was nearly half empty as the curtain fell on an global career that saw Schweinsteiger become a World Cup victor in 2014, but the 32-year-old was nonetheless in tears when he gave a farewell speech to the crowd before kick-off.
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“It’s my dream still to play for United and if I get a fair chance, I believe in it”.
“I don’t know how many minutes I’ll be able to play”.
Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said such treatment showed “a lack of respect for a worthy player”, but Munich’s new head coach Carlo Ancelotti said Schweinsteiger “was not part” of their plans.
Goetze put in a cross, Volland stepped over the rolling ball to allow 20-year-old Mayer, who captained Germany to silver at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, to slot his first senior goal on his second appearance for die Mannschaft.
“I have to wait and see now how it goes in September and October and how it develops”.
Germany boss Joachim Low is anxious that Bastian Schweinsteiger will sign off his worldwide career in front of a disappointing crowd next week.
But the midfielder informed the club that he meant to stay at Old Trafford at least until January.
“That thought never crossed my mind, ” Schweinsteiger said.
“I was honest with myself and answered “no”.
He nevertheless said it was a hard decision to take since football has been and remains a huge part of his life.
“I’m excited to see every single fan, the atmosphere is going to be electric”, Schweinsteiger added.
But Schweinsteiger reiterated that he will be ready to play for United whenever he’s called upon when he spoke to the media ahead of his last Germany game. “I’m sure there will be a great atmosphere and I’m really looking forward to singing the national anthem once again”.
Germany start the defence of their 2014 World Cup title when qualifying begins against Norway in Oslo on Sunday.
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Mario Gomez is the most notable absentee, while trio who won Olympic silver medal, Meyer, Brand and Sule, will probably be given a chance.
