Bastian Schweinsteiger will land at Manchester Airport to complete his £15m move to Manchester United from Bayern Munich on Sunday.
The Germany captain, who was accompanied by his girlfriend and tennis star Ana Ivanovic, will undergo a medical and agree personal terms before finalising a deal to join the Old Trafford outfit.
Schweinsteiger is likely to be back in the air on Monday as Manchester United travel to America to take part in the International Champions Cup.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger poses on a plane as he flies to Manchester Airport to complete a move to United
Schweinsteiger looks out the window as he reflects on the 'next chapter in his life at Manchester United'
Schweinsteiger and tennis star Ana Ivanovic make their way through Munich Airport before flight
The 30-year-old, who has represented Bayern Munich throughout his professional career, recorded a personal message to explain his reasons behind the move.
'Hi dear Bayern fans, and the South Stand in Munich,' Schweinsteiger said in a video posted on his official Facebook account. 'I know that has been a lot of speculation about my future in recent weeks and months and I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic time we spent together.
'It started in the Olympiastadion and continued into the Allianz Arena. It was a really fantastic time and we experienced some great moments with 15 national titles, including the historic treble and other highlights.
'We are always going to have a bond and I will keep you in my heart forever.
'I also want to thank all the employees at the Sabener Strasse (training ground) for the great time we had together - unfortunately I can't name everybody, but thanks for everybody, you helped
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