Athlete

I always like to remember the year 2008, when we had an amazing offer from Chelsea for Franck Ribery. From that day on, the whole world of football knew nobody can buy a Bayern Munich player against the will of Bayern Munich.

Football has gone off the rails. It's lost its spirit.

I have eight years of experience in Spain.

I know Spain football very well, because I've always been interested in it, even after I left Spain.

I think that Thomas Tuchel has the quality to train a Bayern.

I played at the highest level, so I know what kind of things go through a player's mind and how he might behave, what patterns will crop up in the day-to-day routine.

I appreciate Thomas Tuchel. He made his way through the ranks at Mainz from the youth teams.

I was always a great admirer of Zizou the player, but now I also admire him as a coach. I like how calm he is. This shows me that he's not showcasing for the public or the camera. He's a top trainer.

My work gave me everything and allowed me to live out my passion.

Many alleged top players can and have still to learn.

A midfielder should be able to play several positions.

Paul Pogba cost Manchester United ??05 million. Does he play like this?

We need to be aware of what we need to do at every moment... and we have to manage the game; that's the art of a great team.

The perfect striker does not exist.

I alone will decide when I'm retiring.

The Champions League is special. You play at a higher level, so you have to be very focused and have greater motivation.

I regard Buffon as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football. He is a legend for me, a fantastic man, and an excellent goalkeeper.

A manager can never accept somebody at the top influencing his decisions about the team.

Games without atmosphere are bad for football.

I'm, in general, an advocate of moderate ticket prices.