A biography for Shinji Kagawahasn’t been written yet.
“Football has given me so many opportunities in life and now I want to play my role in supporting others through the game.”
“Language is very important to me.”
“I respect Manchester United, but I have respect to Dortmund as well.”
“I can only say that I've found a wonderful spot at Borussia Dortmund, where I can play football. I feel comfortable here.”
“Iniesta is my ideal player. I've watched him throughout my career and hoped to be like him. It's fun to watch him play and that's the kind of football I'd like to play.”
“My aim is to deliver results.”
“I am always willing to score.”
“From my own personal experience, I can tell you that things I achieved in the J2 league meant a lot to me.”
“Football is what I do best.”
“In every match, my only aim will be to win.”
“I am pretty confident I can adapt to the style of the Premier League.”
“Jurgen Klopp will change Liverpool. He is a great coach and in the end his results will prove it. Every moment I had with him is a good memory. He treated me so well, taught so much, even though I was from Japan and not at all famous.”
“After moving to the Premier League, I've realised that I need to limber up and strengthen my body trunk.”
“If I'm chosen for the Asian Cup, then I must help the team win. That's the bottom line.”
“It's easy to play with joy when everything is going well.”
“Dortmund's style of football really suits me.”
“I want to go a team where it'll be challenging for me.”
“I know and I am very proud that in my home country Japan and all over Asia millions of people are interested in BVB and follow us on a daily basis.”
“It was great to win the title with United.”
“I will aim to become a No. 10 who can score goals. Just like Lionel Messi does for Barcelona.”