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Former City ace warns Bastian Schweinsteiger over Man Utd move
JEROME BOATENG has warned Bastian Schweinsteiger he is not in for an easy time after joining Manchester United.
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Boateng spent a season with United rivals Manchester City before signing for Bayern in 2011.
And he says his experience of the Premier League means Schweinsteiger cannot expect an easy ride in England.
Basti has to adapt, but he has the qualities, he will succeed.
"It will be a little harder [for him]," said Boateng.
"He has to be prepared for that. Or you play well and [do well].
"Referees will whistle not every foul, almost not any foul, to be precise. The game will be faster.
Jerome Boateng played with Bastian Schweinsteiger at Bayern Munich
"Basti has to adapt, but he has the qualities, he will succeed. And he has the personality to influence a match very much.
"The English supporters are really fair, they will give a nice welcome. I hope it will be a great experience for him and he will grow."
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