The Germany international has previously said playing outside the Bundesliga once his contract expires in 2016 could be a tempting prospect.

And the 28-year-old, who has been a mainstay of the Bayern midfielder since making his debut in 2002, he has once more said he would be open to leaving Germany.

"I was close to a transfer in the summer of 2008. I could have joined an international top club," Schweinsteiger told Playboy.

"I have an ongoing contract with Bayern and intend to fulfil it. However, a move abroad remains tempting, and you never know what happens."