The 32-year-old has not featured since United manager Jose Mourinho's pre-season arrival and was written off as an asset in the club's financial results for the year ending June 30, 2016.
He was also omitted from United's Europa League squad, but pictures on the club's social media accounts showed him training with team-mates ahead of Thursday's match at Fenerbahce in the competition.
"It's great to see him back," Shaw told AFP at United's training complex.
"We found out the news a couple of days ago and it's so great to have him back. He's a big influence in the dressing room and obviously on the pitch, especially for the young players like myself.
"It's a great boost for us, the experience and the quality that he brings."
Shaw's words were echoed by former United captain Bryan Robson.
"Bastian's a great lad, speaks perfect English, has got great quality and vast experience," said Robson, who was speaking at the launch of a United deal with Chinese mattress firm Mlily.
"For me he could definitely help the group, on the confidence side and just the know-how on how to play the game in that central role.
"I still think he could be valuable to the squad."
Shaw was criticised by Mourinho after United's 3-1 defeat at Watford last month and, following a spell on the sidelines, was left out of the squad for their recent 4-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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