Bastian Schweinsteiger joining United ends one of the strangest droughts in football

How did it take so long?

We know that Germany and England have had major disagreements in the past, but SportsJOE were entirely unaware of this bit of trivia that came to light after it was announced that Bastian Schweinsteiger was joining Manchester United.

Are you ready? Okay, here it is.

Bastian Schweinsteiger can become the 1st German player to appear in the #EPL for Manchester United. #Schweinsteiger #MUFC

— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) July 11, 2015

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Somehow, despite being one of football's superpowers, no German player has ever represented the Man United first team.

Will the midfielder be worth the wait?

United fans will be hoping Schweinsteiger can do things like this when he pulls on the red jersey.