...the offer from Werder: “I didn’t have to think about it very long. When the talks with Werder began, straight away I was certain that it could be a very exciting thing for me. When I heard that they were interested, I immediately took notice. The size of the club, the history behind it – it was a very easy decision for me in the end.”
...his current situation: “I feel very comfortable at Werder. Not just myself, but my family think it’s great here as well. The environment here at the club – the staff, the fans and everything else that comes with it – is harmonious, and the training facilities are very good as well. You can only feel comfortable here.”
...Borussia Dortmund: “They are a huge club in Germany and have enjoyed lots of national and international success. They always play on the front foot and embody that certain brand of football. The match at the Signal-Iduna-Park with all the fans is something special and something to get excited about. The force with which they get behind their team is impressive. In terms of the game itself, it’s going to come down to every single person on the pitch. That’s why we charge out of the blocks, as you’ve seen with the first two games. We want to build on that. I expect a game against a strong home side. They will show us every part of the quality they have and will, at times, push us back into our own half. We have to try and thwart these phases and play as a team. We also want to enjoy the game a bit, for me at least it’s a highlight of the season.”
