With the contract of Schweinsteiger due to expire in 2009, it
looks likely that Bayern Munich are going to have to stump up the
cash if they want the German international midfielder to extend his
stay with the club.
The 24-year-old will be available on a free transfer in the summer
of 2009 if Bayern cannot convince him to sign a new deal at the
Allianz Arena. Bayern have said that they want him to stay, but it
could now be a matter of price.
According to reports in ‘Kicker’, Schweinsteiger’s advisor has
already had contact with AC Milan, Juventus and Inter over a
possible move for the Bayern ace.
"Playing abroad would be very attractive," 'Schweini' recently
confessed to Bavarian TV.
"There are a lot of possibilities with Bayern, though. They are the
best club in Germany and belong to the top five in Europe.
"It is a great honour to play for this club.
"We will just have to see how it pans out. I will not say anything
for certain at the moment."