Schweinsteiger to Chicago: How the soccer world reacted

There was no shortage of love poured out for former German National Team captain and ex-Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger after his transfer to the Chicago Fire was formally announced in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

Over the course of a 15-year club career and 121 matches played for the German National Team, Schweinsteiger has been a welcome presence among both his fans and fellow players alike. See how the soccer world reacted on social media following the announcement of his move to the Windy City below:

Thanks to all fans, the whole staff and my teammates of @ManUtd! I will never forget my time with the club, but now it’s time for a change! pic.twitter.com/zYn2o5Cjsk
— Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) March 21, 2017

Wishing you all the best at @ChicagoFire, @BSchweinsteiger! 🔴⚪️#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/yb8cF1jhwr
— 🇺🇸 FC Bayern US 🇨🇦 (@FCBayernUS) March 21, 2017

Congrats on your move and rock on in the USA mate @ChicagoFire 🙏🏾⚽🇺🇸 @BSchweinsteiger pic.twitter.com/JKo0dOKAMJ
— Memphis Depay (@Memphis) March 21, 2017

Good luck at @ChicagoFire, @BSchweinsteiger! Wishing you many moments like the ones you had in the #Bundesliga👉 https://t.co/6nrKnWq1Jz pic.twitter.com/Sik8npN0lH
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) March 21, 2017

Basti goes USA! 🇺🇸

The very best of luck at @ChicagoFire, @BSchweinsteiger! Read more about the ex-captain's move: https://t.co/GfK20XJtdq pic.twitter.com/Uefh3vavjE
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) March 21, 2017

Great transfer for @MLS and @ChicagoFire! All the best and good luck for you, Basti! ✌️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/girxRtdM3Y
— Holger Badstuber (@Badstuber) March 21, 2017

Happy to hear that @ChicagoFire signed @BSchweinsteiger It seems to become a German tradition. Great choice, Basti! #cf97 #chicago pic.twitter.com/b2X7BOX9XX
— Arne Friedrich (@arnefriedrich) March 21, 2017

Good luck @BSchweinsteiger on the next chapter of your special career. All the best mate 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/ytLFwiKOv7
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) March 21, 2017

Awesome move by the Fire and Basti Schweinsteiger! Welcome to MLS Basti !😀 https://t.co/w2eU5WxA75
— J_Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) March 21, 2017

Good luck baller @BSchweinsteiger enjoy the next chapter champ 🏆@adidasUK @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/QwCYNMLHt2
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) March 21, 2017

All the best SCHNACK 😂Hope you enjoy the next chapter of your journey mate 🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/O1A8bIsMyX
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) March 21, 2017

Oh Giorgio Armani all the best for your new challenge and thanks for your advices and your good mood ✌🏾️💪🏾 @BSchweinsteiger
— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) March 21, 2017

Another great player has joined @MLS . Welcome @BSchweinsteiger !!
— Kaka (@KAKA) March 21, 2017

All the best @BSchweinsteiger - fantastic to have your help inspiring young people across Greater Manchester 👍 pic.twitter.com/IlXJwPhpBe
— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) March 21, 2017

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Schweinsteiger to Chicago: How the soccer world reacted

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