Bastian Schweinsteiger was unveiled as a Chicago Fire player on Wednesday after completing his move from Manchester United.The German signed for the Major League Soccer outfit after becoming surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. He signed a one-year deal worth £3.5 million.It brings to an end a miserable 18-month spell at United for Schweinsteiger, who didn’t make a single Premier League appearance under Jose Mourinho.But the World Cup winner doesn’t believe his lack of minutes will be a problem and insists he will be ready for Chicago Fire whenever they need him.“I am ready, but of course I need more training sessions to have the right rhythm, to be where I want to see myself,” Schweinsteiger said during his unveiling, per the Daily Mail.

Great addition to MLS

Schweinsteiger, who has won 24 trophies during his illustrious career, will help to boost the profile of not just Chicago Fire, but the MLS, too.

North America’s league is certainly on the rise and Schweinsteiger will look to continue the work already started by the likes of David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Kaka and Andrea Pirlo in increasing the level of interest around the world.

But, for the time being, Schweinsteiger will have to put up with a nation where football isn’t the biggest sport. That much became clear during his introductory press conference.

Bastian was asked two ridiculous questions

Now, this isn’t to doubt the intellect of football reporters from the United States, but a lack of knowledge surfaced as Schweinsteger spoke to the media, with two questions causing Twitter to erupt with laughter.

The first was when a reporter asked Bastian if he thinks he can win the World Cup with Chicago Fire.

Really. There’s video evidence and everything.

Video: Bastian asked if he can help Chicago win World Cup

The second awkward question

Then, Chicago Fire’s new signing was asked if he’s still striving to play for Germany. The problem with that? Schweinsteiger announced his international retirement in July 2016 and played his final game for Die Mannschaft a month later.

“My country? But I’ve already retired,” was Schweinsteiger’s response, via MLS writer Nick Sabetti.

How awkward.

Twitter reacts hilariously

Twitter reacted hilariously to Schweinsteiger’s comical introduction to the MLS.

It can only get better from here, Bastian.

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