Bastian Schweinsteiger: Man Utd bound star says Bayern farewell
Bastian Schweinsteiger has thanked Bayern Munich fans as he has a medical on Sunday before his proposed move to Manchester United.
The 30-year-old Germany midfielder is believed to have told Bayern he did not want to extend his contract, which runs until 2016.
United announced in a club statement on Saturday that they had reached an agreement to sign him.
"I hope you understand my decision," Schweinsteiger told fans on Twitter.
The World-Cup winner said he was moving to United to "gain experience at a new club".