Schneiderlin, a 25-year-old France international, has signed a four-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months for a fee in the region of £25m.. He will join Louis van Gaal, fellow new boy Bastian Schweinsteiger and their new team-mates on their flight to Seattle for the start of their US tour on Monday afternoon. Schneiderlin said: “Once I learned that United were interested in signing me, it was a very easy decision to make.” “I have enjoyed seven very happy years with Southampton and it’s a club that will always be in my heart. But the chance to be part of this squad to help this great club be successful was too good to miss,” the midfielder said. “I’m excited to be starting that journey on our trip to the USA. I know what Manchester United means to fans all over the world and I’m looking forward to experiencing that.”