Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich on a three-year deal, as Louis van Gaal presses on with his summer spending.
Schweinsteiger joins full-back Matteo Darmian, who signed on Saturday evening, at the club, with Morgan Schneiderlin expected to join later following a medical.
And as Louis van Gaal prepares to see how his Manchester United players measure up after a summer spending spree, his new signings have been getting a fitting of their own.
Schweinsteiger poses with the club's tailor after signing a three-year deal with Manchester United
Matteo Darmian was also unveiled by the club ahead of Louis van Gaal taking the team on pre-season tour
New full back Darmian poses in his club suit after being fitted out by the club's tailor
United's Dutch boss will be working out how to squeeze hundreds of millions of pounds of talent into his starting XI - but for now, all his players need to worry about it getting their kit on.
New signings Schweinsteiger, Morgan and Darmian spent Monday morning being fitted for their new United club suits, ahead of the club's pre-season tour.
After the club confirmed the signing of Schweinsteiger on a three-year deal, the club's tailor posted pictures with all three men as they were measured up for their new outfits, with jackets sporting the Manchester United crest as well as the club's red and black tie.
Schweinsteiger told United's official website that Old Trafford was the only place he would have gone after leaving Bayern Munich.
'I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bayern Munich,' he said. 'It has been an incredible journey and I didn't take the decision to leave lightly.
'Manchester United is the only club that I would have left Munich for. I feel ready for this new and exciting challenge in what I regard as the most competitive league in the world and I am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal again.
'I will never forget my time at Bayern Munich and I would like to thank everyone at the club and the fans for the great memories.'
The German World Cup winner is fitted out in his new suit, complete with club tie and blazer
Morgan Schneiderlin has also been confirmed as a Manchester United player
Louis van Gaal described his new signing as 'the ultimate professional, as he prepares for the squad's flight to America on Monday afternoon.
'Bastian is, of course, no stranger to me,' said Van Gaal. 'I worked with him during my time at Bayern Munich and I am truly delighted he is joining Manchester United.
'His record speaks for itself; he has won every honour at club level and was a major part of the successful Germany World Cup-winning team last summer.
'Bastian is the ultimate professional and there is no doubting his talent and his ability to control games. He brings a wealth of experience and is an excellent addition to our squad.'
All three players will be part of Van Gaal's touring party which leaves for America on Monday afternoon, ahead of games against Mexican side Club America on Saturday, MLS club San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, and then European giants Barcelona and PSG next week.
It will be a chance for fans to see all three of their new stars in action, while Memphis Depay, signed at the end of last season, is also expected to get a first run-out for the club.
Schneiderlin underwent a medical with the club on Monday as he prepared to join Schweinsteiger and Darmian at Old Trafford, in a spending spree that has seen Van Gaal splash £52m in just a few days
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