Joshua Kimmich

“It's why you become a footballer, so you can play against the best in the Champions League.”

“Every kid who plays football dreams of appearing in the Bundesliga one day.”

“My parents' garden is where I learned to play - and love - football. When I was little, only 4 or 5, I'd be out there with my dad, who taught me how to pass and shoot, first with my left foot and then with my right.”

“Normally you have more adrenaline, and more tension inside your body when you walk in and see the 80,000 fans screaming.”

“It's not only conceivable, but it's my goal to stay at Bayern for a long time - under the assumption that I play.”

“My favorite position is in the center of the midfield, maybe the defensive midfield. I think I can play this position the best. I played there in my youth all the time, and I like to be in the center of the game because you're never standing still.”

“You have always to keep up your performances and, at the same time, you can learn new approaches.”

“It's in me, since I was a child. I've always wanted to win every game. Not only in football, but in other things.”

“I learnt French in school and can already speak English.”

“It is an option and I would like to take part in the Olympics.”

“I want to create chances and also maybe score.”

“Every position is a bit different, but for a young player it's important to be able to play different positions, to see the game in a different view, to learn of every position. Because you need different skills, and it's perfect for a young player to develop.”

“At RB Leipzig at first I was 18 years old. I was the youngest player in the squad and so at first it wasn't easy because I came there with an injury.”

“I don't care in which position I play so long as I am in the team.”

“Bayern are the perfect club for me.”

“When I came to Bayern, I was a second-division player. For me it was a new world.”

“I don't want to hide. I don't want to be focused just on defending, because I also have to be offensive and create opportunities for us.”

“I played many positions under Guardiola. That helps to see the game from a different perspective, you learn more.”

“Praise is great, but it's also an incentive.”

“For us players, it's good to learn and hear something new.”