Nice banter goin' on here this fine morning. Lots of people 'embarrassing themselves'
Opinions regarding him staying at United are extreme and the truth possibly lies somewhere in the middle. Schweini does like the paycheck, but won't he get the same, or even more, in the US or China? Why would he not do that and leave this episode behind for a happy married life if he wanted to?
Moreover, with Schneiderlin nearing an exit, Schweinsteiger is an option for FA Cup and Europa League. EL games, in particular, require ability to dictate midfield and Basti is more capable of that than, say, Fellaini.
There maybe a bit of ego involved in not being ready to be shown the door unceremoniously, but Basti has repeatedly said that he is ready to fight for his place at United. The same ego makes him believe he can contribute and a player of his stature deserves a proper chance in that case. Even if for the next six months.