Bastian Schweinsteiger Quotes

"I love to have the ball. That's why I play soccer, and we have a great coach who has this kind of view, he sees everything, and I just want to help as much as I can, on the pitch and off the pitch."

"I think I have a lot of experience, especially of the big matches, and that is an advantage always."

"I was looking forward to playing soccer, playing more minutes on the pitch, and I didn't have the chance to play more minutes in Manchester. So I came here to the Chicago Fire."

"I remember when I came on the pitch the first time after a long time where I was not selected. It was a great reception; I remember that so well."

"Even when I was training alone, just me and one of United's fitness coaches, I loved going onto the field, doing sprints, being at the training ground."

"Rarely was a distinction deserves as the Oscar for best supporting actor, who went to the late Heath Ledger. His 'Joker' is really incredible."

"I'm not one to think of burying my head in the sand - I've always been a positive person and still am now."

"When you know how the coach ticks and how he wants to play football, it makes the decision easier. But for the main part, I came to England because of the club Manchester United."

"I see huge potential for the league and also for America."

"I won't forget the supporters of United and also the team and the players."

"I will travel a lot after my career."

"I am more mature now and know how to deal with certain situations in football. It's not all about highs; there are also lows, but I can deal with it. Football is a hard business."

"My dream was always to play soccer."

"For me, it is very important to control a situation in defence. You can always score goals, but you have to add stability in the defence."

"I love standing on the pitch too much to focus on anything else - if I want to be a coach or something."

"I felt within myself that I needed to change what I was doing. I needed a new stimuli. So the interest from Manchester United was a perfect fit."

"I was looking forward my whole career to once playing somewhere else to get the experience, and if I thought about moving to England, I always had Manchester United in my head."

"I never doubted my quality. Let me show my quality, and I will get results."

"I am confident. My style of play is to control a game. You have to be smart in your brain and fast."

"The Premier League is a very strong league. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all have a high quality. But those who know me also know that I always want to win titles. And I think that Manchester United are a club which can win titles."

"Roy Keane and Paul Scholes were unbelievable players. You cannot compare yourself to them. It is impossible. Scholes especially, I like him a lot, and I have a lot of respect for what he did for United."

"I have won the most national titles as a German, so what should I do after that? Lay back and take it easy? That's not how I am."

"Not everything is seen that happens on the pitch - the teammate in a good position, where it might get dangerous, how a situation develops."

"I'm happy with my own performance, but I can only be good if the team are good."

"I have to thank the coach for looking after my fitness and allowing me to feel my way into the tournament."

"In Munich, we play to win."

"It's not like I can say, 'I have signed for three years; now we'll win three straight titles.'"

"I have to reserve special thanks to the United fans - whose support has been a very special part of my time in Manchester."

"My wish would be to continue playing for Manchester United. I have no personal problems with Jos Mourinho. One thing is for sure: I'm not going to stop playing football. I still believe in my own ability. I could still help Man United if given the chance."

"It's incredibly difficult to make sure that everybody's happy."