Schweinsteiger coy on contract talk
by Robin Hackett, 23 October 2008
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Schweinsteiger coy on contract talk
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Bastian Schweinsteiger is remaining tight-lipped on talk of a new contract at Bayern Munich.
The 24-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season, and he has been linked with Premier League sides including Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea after revealing he has always held an ambition to play in England.
Recent press reports in Italy have also suggested that Juventus are set to make a move for the Germany international.
But, amid reports he is seeking €6 million (£4.7 million) a year, Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness said at the start of the season that he would be offered a new deal if his performances warranted it, and an exceptional performance in the 3-0 win over Fiorentina suggested he may have done enough.
Yet Schweinsteiger insists his form is not motivated by the offer of a pay rise.
“I do not have the idea of a new contract in my head when I am playing,” he told Bild.
“I think my performances at the European Championships were actually of a similar level to now.
“Even in the league last season, I had good games – just not with the same consistency.”
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