At the age of 29 this is my last chance to make a move abroad. Chelsea is a top club that is very strong in the league in England and play very, very good in international competition. |
Bayern is a great club that offers all possibilities. I haven't made a decision yet, that's all, and I think it's understandable. It's an important decision in my life. I feel well in Munich. It's possible that I extend the contract. I never turned Bayern down. |
Christian was an important pillar of the national team. |
Foreign clubs can't talk to me before then. It's been a dream of mine to play abroad. But staying in Bayern is also possible. I don't want to put myself under any time pressure and I didn't want any deadlines. |
I am in serious negotiations with Chelsea. Nothing is signed yet, but I know what I want. |
I have not signed anything and I was also not in London. |
I said two weeks ago that nothing had been decided. The situation is the same today. |
I spoke with Bayern and it was a good discussion. That is where things stand. I haven't spoken with anyone else, nor do I want to. |
I think it's great that he doesn't let himself get beaten down. |
I think we played great a great match. We got countless scoring chances but weren't rewarded in the end, just punished, |
I told them that I would inform the club at the end of November where I would be playing next season. |
I value Christian as a player and as a person and I can understand his disappointment. |
I was a bit surprised. I'll certainly talk to the coach about it. Christian was always an important part of our team. It's disappointing to be left off. I can understand Christian's anger. |
I will make a decision before the World Cup. But my personal situation is not important. What is important is winning the league and cup double. |
I'm just concentrating on my football. I can cope with the situation very well. It's not putting any strain on me. |