Manchester United fans react to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s statement about his future

Bastian Schweinsteiger's time at Manchester United hasn't panned out quite how he might have planned.

The German international joined in summer 2015, linking up with his former Bayern Munich boss Louis van Gaal, and made one or two important contributions in an injury-hit first season. But the arrival of Jose Mourinho has seen the 32-year-old frozen out, and many anticipate him to be left out of the 25-man Premier League squad when the time comes. There's not a lot the former Bayern man can do about the situation, and while his brother Tobi seemed to take a sly dig at Mourinho, Basti has remained classy throughout. Some expected him to return to Bavaria - or even move to Celtic, but his latest statement suggests he will attempt to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/768411491854942208 The response to his claim that United will be his 'last club in Europe' has been mixed.

Many have praised his matter-of-fact approach to the changing situation at the club, where he suddenly finds himself as a backup to Marouane Fellaini.

https://twitter.com/Carly22GB/status/768405510555045888 https://twitter.com/SemperFiUnited/status/768407461745143810

Others, however, are less than pleased to see him 'pull a Winston Bogarde' and quietly collect his money without setting foot on the pitch.

https://twitter.com/VintageYanited/status/768407482670669825 https://twitter.com/Nickmorris69/status/768133433113645056

Though not everyone begrudges him this

https://twitter.com/Oli_Row/status/768409542694756352

Take note, though. Schweinsteiger said United would be his last club in Europe, not his last club full stop.

https://twitter.com/thechicoazul/status/768406001540358144 https://twitter.com/RedTalking/status/768410745340063744 https://twitter.com/williamsobinna/status/768409339900129280

Who knows, maybe he's off to the NFL as a kicker

https://twitter.com/Beardamendi/status/749365730169282560