Thiago Alcantara

“It's a fact that Guardiola is joining Manchester City, and we have to respect that. But there is no truth in the rumours saying I will follow him.”

“For me, it's a pleasure to play football every three or four days.”

“Every time Spain play England at any level, it is difficult.”

“When you master all defensive and offensive aspects of the game and always enjoy the majority of possession, you're sitting in pole position to win.”

“You always want to play with the best.”

“I am not dependent on Pep. He is a great coach, but I do not need to take the same path as him.”

“Football is a competition to see who's the best, not a battle. It's not a war. When it ends, we're still alive.”

“I'm very happy to work for this club, this team, and these people here at Bayern.”

“I can play in any position except goalkeeper.”

“I extended my contract here with Bayern because I am happy. I am very thankful of the club and how they supported me regarding my injuries. That is why I put my contract extension into motion so early.”

“You can play football in Bayern, in Barcelona, in Manchester, in London, wherever. In the end, it's football, and you want to play with the best.”

“It's just a coincidence that I've scored two headers. I'm not a specialist scoring headed goals.”

“I am feeling very well so long as I am out there on the pitch with my team-mates.”