Quoted in the Screws:
"It's very rare to see a transfer drag on like this.
"A football team is a puzzle with different pieces and and you need to find the right pieces and the right mix.
"United believe I am the final piece in their puzzle and that is an honour for me.
"It has been a difficult political situation. My position is very different and I couldn't compare it to any other player.
"It is not as though I am chasing money in Greece or Spain. There is a reason for me wanting to join United - I play for England and my family are from the north west.
"I love Bayern Munich. I have grown up in Germany but I'm the only England player never to have played in England and Manchester United want to take me home.
"That prospect is a dream, especially when you look at the United team and the football they play.
"Once you are with the club you are connected with them for life."