Bastian Schweinsteiger was never told why Jose Mourinho didn't want to play him at Manchester United, but the former Germany international has an eye-catching theory.
Having won every trophy imaginable with Bayern Munich - and the 2014 World Cup - the midfielder never quite hit those heights during his time at Old Trafford.
Signed for £8.1million before the 2015/2016 season, Schweinsteiger only played 35 games for United, including four under Mourinho, before closing out his memorable career Stateside.
It was the Portuguese who sanctioned that free transfer to MLS franchise Chicago Fire in March 2017. Despite being cast aside, the 37-year-old claims he bares no grudges with Mourinho - who was sacked and, in turn, replaced by under-pressure
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