Schneiderlin was in the United squad that faced Leicester City in the 2016 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on 7 August, winning 2–1. United won 2–1 with goals from Jesse Lingard and new United teammate Zlatan Ibrahimović. Due to competition in midfield, he then played less frequently, with a total playing time of 147 minutes in three starts and five substitute appearances during the 2016–17 season. He was later sold to Everton in the January transfer window due to a lack of playing time.