Bastian Schweinsteiger has attracted a lot of attention in media recently because of his current situation at Manchester United.
The German international, who joined United last summer, has been totally sidelined by Jose Mourinho following his arrival. The Portuguese manager has clearly stated that the 32-year-old doesn’t feature in his future plans. It is widely expected that the 2012 World Cup winner will join a new club this summer, with a number of destinations being touted.
The latest rumours have thrown the name of Celtic into the mix and football fans aren’t able to grasp the thought of Schweinsteiger plying his trade at Celtic Park week in and week out. However, there is a catch – the player
will only join Celtic if they qualify for Champions League.
Everything started with the following tweets:
Which big name midfielder will be pigsick if we don’t qualify for the champions league as it will stop him becoming our highest paid player?
— Celtic Underground (@celticrumours) August 11, 2016
A midfielder who isn’t currently with us Ffs. Hearing a deal in place which, if we get to champ league, will bring in a big name midfielder.
— Celtic Underground (@celticrumours) August 11, 2016
However, he won’t be coming if no champ league football.
— Celtic Underground (@celticrumours) August 11, 2016
Now, it should be pointed out that ‘Schweinsteiger’ translates to pig farmer or pig handler, which is what the account behind the tweets is hinting at with ‘pigsick’.
Schweinsteiger to Celtic, if they see off Be’er Sheva? Quite the rumour…
— Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh (@Ciaran_O) August 11, 2016
Seen a few folk mention Schweinsteiger tae Celtic, very much doubt it but av awready got ma lederhosen on and tricolour oot
— Colm (@colmfletcher) August 11, 2016
Schweinsteiger to Celtic is just another Van Persie to Rangers for me, lot of shite.
— Paul A Hamill (@paulhamill88) August 11, 2016
These Twitter rumours are embarrassing noo, Schweinsteiger and Mata.
— Xavier Vincenzi (@XavierVincenzi) August 11, 2016
Imagine Bastian Schweinsteiger cutting aboot up in Dingwall
— Sean H (@Sean_H1888) August 11, 2016
Surely these rumours of a deal for Schweinsteiger in the pipe line are pile of shite
— Tony Irvine (@Tony_irvine) August 11, 2016
That Schweinsteiger rumour to Celtic is NEARLY as bonkers as the RVP one involving the Bears the other week
— Derek (@Hoopsterdell) August 11, 2016
Bastian Schweinsteiger… it looks like it’s our turn after the Van Persie to Rangers rumour, unfortunately it’s never going to happen.
— Celtic FC News (@Celtic1888News) August 11, 2016
Bastian Schweinsteiger to Celtic is the most stupit transfer rumour since RVP to RFC or Zlatan to Celtic. Not a snowball’s chance in hell.
— Marc McArdle (@marcmcardle1) August 11, 2016
Schweinsteiger to celtic? who makes these hings up hahaha
— Nathan (@mcshane_88) August 11, 2016
I would gladly pay the £127 for a pink Celtic shirt with Schweinsteiger on it if he signs.
— Dean Robertson (@thedeanoshow) August 11, 2016
