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Bastian Schweinsteiger was only ever a squad man at Manchester United and Pep Guardiola was right to cash in

Pep Guardiola called it.

At a 2015 press conference in a Munich hotel, held to launch that summer's Audi Cup, the then Bayern manager was asked whether he thought Bastian Schweinsteiger would be a success at Manchester United.

Guardiola, who had sanctioned the club legend's cut price, £6.7million move to Old Trafford, paused for thought before delivering an answer that suggested otherwise.

Bastian Schweinsteiger, pictured with Ashley Young, has left Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger, pictured with Ashley Young, has left Manchester United
Pep Guardiola decided to cash in on Schweinsteiger during his time as Bayern Munich boss
Pep Guardiola decided to cash in on Schweinsteiger during his time as Bayern Munich boss
Louis van Gaal forked out u00a36.7million on Schweinsteiger despite Guardiola's doubts
Louis van Gaal forked out £6.