Bastian Schweinsteiger has refused to commit himself to Bayern
Munich for next season, saying anything could happen after the
World Cup.
The Germany international has enjoyed arguably the best
season of his career, maturing into a reliable central midfielder
who is inked in to play a key role for the national team in South
Africa.
Nevertheless, the 25-year-old has not forgotten how Bayern
fans treated him earlier this season when things were not going
according to plan.
"It was often the case in the first half of the season that I
would mis-place a pass in the first 20 minutes and I would be
whistled at immediately," he said.
"There were even whistles for me at the annual general
meeting and that hurt."
With that in his mind, Schweinsteiger cannot guarantee that
he will still be a Bayern player next season.
"You never know what happens after a World Cup," he told the
Bild newspaper.
"I am really happy that we played such a good season, but to
say now that I will always play for Bayern Munich would be wrong.
"Then if you do actually move, it would be an unfair
proclamation to make to the fans."
Schweinsteiger admitted that the Barclays Premier League
would be particularly attractive as a potential destination, should
he choose to leave Bayern.
"When things were not going well, we were being whistled at
immediately in the Allianz Arena, but that sort of thing does not
happen in England," he added.
"I would like to have the whole stadium behind us even in
difficult times."
Schweinsteiger's renaissance in 2010 mirrored that of his
club, who moved from the verge of elimination from the Champions
League into the final against Inter Milan on May 22 and to the
Bundesliga title.
The Germany international thanked coach Louis van Gaal as
well as the club's board for keeping faith in him.
"We made the right choice with Louis van Gaal and his
coaching team," he said.
"He is a perfectionist and notices every tiny mistake.
"Bayern Munich are heading in the right direction. We are
playing very attractive and successful football.
"In addition, we have a board and a director of sport who are
working in the right direction.
"I think that we are at the beginning of a great era. It's
not often that you get the chance to do the treble."
