The Manchester United midfielder has called time on his international
career after 120 appearances and a World Cup win. The move comes after limited
first team opportunities at Euro 2016.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has confirmed that he will no longer be available
for selection for the German national team.
In a statement released on his official Twitter account on Friday,
the former Bayern Munich star said that he has asked German national team coach
Joachim Löw to no longer consider him for his team in future competitions.
"I want to thank the fans, the club, the DFB, the coaches and the
German national team. In 120 international matches I have played for my country
I have experienced moments that were indescribably beautiful and
successful," the statement, written in German read...
"Historically and emotionally I have achieved something that can no
longer be repeated in my career. Therefore, it is right and proper now to call
it quits and to wish the team the best for qualification and the 2018 World
Cup. "
The German captain has made over 120 appearances for his national team,
but has seen his influence and appearances diminish over the past two seasons.
After a frustrating season at Manchester United, in which the midfielder
missed 17 Premier League games through injury, Schweinsteiger found himself on
the bench for much of Germany's Euro 2016 campaign.
However, he did replace Sami Khedira's early in Germany's quarterfinal
win over Italy, missing a penalty as Germany progressed. Schweinsteiger then
played the majority of Germany's semifinal loss to France.
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Thank you for all the beautiful memories 'Bastian.I love you and will
miss your fire on the field but i guess its best to leave when the ovation is
loudest.ALL THE BEST!
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