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Schweinsteiger: I was close to leaving Bayern in 2008

Schweinsteiger: I was close to leaving Bayern in 2008

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By Stefan Coerts
24/01/2013 11:55:00 PM

The influential midfielder has admitted that he could have said farewell to the Allianz Arena a few years ago, and failed to rule out a move abroad in the future

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed that he was close to leaving Bayern Munich for another top European club in the summer of 2008, and has again hinted at a move abroad at some point in the future.

The Germany international recently already admitted that playing in another competition than the Bundesliga once his current deal expires could be a tempting prospect, and he has once more said he would be open to leaving Germany.

"I was close to a transfer in the summer of 2008. I could have joined an international top club," Schweinsteiger told Playboy.

"I have an ongoing contract with Bayern and intend to fulfil it. However, a move abroad remains tempting, and you never know what happens."

Schweinsteiger, 28, has a contract with the Bundesliga leaders until June 2016.
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