Manchester United news: Bastian Schweinsteiger 'dreams to run out again' at Old Trafford despite snub

Schweinsteiger was handed a three-year contract at the club last summer but has struggled to make an impression at United

The midfielder made the remarks in the wake of his final international fixture for the German national side (Getty)

Bastian Schweinsteiger has remarked that he still "dreams" of running out at Old Trafford, despite being snubbed by the club in recent weeks.

Schweinsteiger was handed a three-year contract at the club on signing from Bayern Munich last summer but has struggled to make an impression at Manchester United.

Having been hindered by lack of form and fitness, the German has not started a game for United since January.

The 32-year-old has similarly struggled under Jose Mourinho who reportedly told the German he was welcome to leave the club.

But Schweinsteiger remains defiant that he will still be able to run out at Old Trafford at one point in the future.

“New York is a great city, but I have a contract with United until 2018 and you know what the atmosphere is like at Old Trafford and it's my dream to run out there again,” he said.

“I listen to myself, listen to my heart. Of course I speak to others, but I make the decision.”

“I’m not a big planner, I decide by intuition. I hope that I get the chance there to help the team. If it doesn't happen we’ll have to see.”

He added: “I love standing on the pitch too much to focus on anything else – if I want to be a coach or something. I will travel a lot after my career.”

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been forced to train with the Manchester United reserves (Getty)

Schweinsteiger made the remarks in the wake of his final international fixture for Germany on Wednesday night, during which he bid an emotional farewell to fans after 12 years with the national team.

The midfielder came off to a standing ovation during Germany’s 2-0 win against Finland and was presented with gifts from supporters.

Despite his best hopes, the midfielder’s chances of returning to the United first-team are slim at best.

According to reports, Mourinho was furious that Schweinsteiger rejected a Sporting Lisbon move in the final days of the transfer window, instead opting to remain in Manchester.