Tuesday, 25th March, 2014
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admits he is taking inspiration from Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Roma's Francesco Totti when it comes to being a one-club man.
Schweinsteiger made his Bayern Munich debut in 2002 and has never turned out for another club. The 29-year-old sees his future remaining at the Allianz Arena and following in the footsteps of 40-year-old Giggs and 37-year-old Totti, notable one-club men, is the aim.
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"Can I be compared with Totti and Giggs? Yes, absolutely", he told France Football.
"They are two great players.
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"At the age of 40 Giggs is still playing at the highest level, he is remarkable.
"I'm proud that I've played at one club. Were there times when I was close to a transfer? Yes, several times, but ultimately it was my heart that took the decision."
However, Schweinsteiger cannot yet give a cast-iron guarantee that he will be at Bayern Munich until the end of his career.
"Could I finish my career at Bayern? I can't possibly answer that. I am more than happy here, but surprises can always happen in the future.
"I have a few years left", he added.
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