5 famously failed Manchester United transfers since the Ferguson era

United lost the fear facort ever since his departure
Manchester United lost the fear factor ever since Ferguson's departure

#4 Bastian Schweinsteiger

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Manchester United signed the World Cup and Champions League winner for a fee of around £14.4 million in 2015. He was one of the most successful players in Europen football and expected to bring solidity to Manchester United midfield.

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However, things did not go according to plan for the Bayern Munich star. It was also a mistake from Louis van Gaal to sign a player who has clearly passed his prime.

The German international struggled for fitness and form during his stay at the Old Trafford and was sold just 12 months after his arrival.

He made only 13 Premier League starts for United and scored a solitary goal. He was only a shadow of the player who played a huge role in the success of Bayern Munich and German national team.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala
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