Michael Ballack Quotes

Ozil obviously has a lot of quality, but so does Sami Khedira as holding midfielder.

I had long conversations with Wenger before I joined Real, and that's how I got to know about Arsenal and the way that they like to sign talented players who can move the ball well.

I think Arsene Wenger was good for me.

From a footballer's point of view, if you want to choose a football club, then Arsenal is right up there with the best.

Many players in the French squad play in the Premier League or have played in the Premier League, so I knew about the level.

Roy Hodgson destroyed me. He made me play in the centre of midfield.

It is down to the manager what he wants to do in the transfer window. Us as players, we just have to focus on each game that comes along and try and do our best.

Paul Pogba is a very good player.

Wenger is a legend for Arsenal. He changed the game in England and he changed how Arsenal look.

Arsenal is my main goal.

I've been the captain of a Premier League club, and I've coached some of the best players in the world.

My playing career that was a bit up but mostly down. I played in the Premier League at Southampton but most of my career was in the lower divisions.

Arsenal is known and loved throughout the world for its style of play, its commitment to young players, the fantastic stadium, the way the club is run.

I really liked watching Thierry Henry and Zidane, especially Henry in his Arsenal days.

When we talk about Arsene Wenger, I like the fact that he focuses 80 percent about the style of play he wants for his team and not taking so much consideration into the other team.

I adapt my idea of football to my players, not adapt my players in my idea of football. It's important because there are others players that must play. The players are the most important things in football. I adapt my idea within my players.

Playing left midfield a lot at West Ham has been tough but the manager has put me there and I've got every faith in what he's doing.

I used to like playing No. 10 when I was younger, so I enjoy that role. But as I developed, I had to stay on the wing.

I always think the same: English players don't generally leave England, which is strange. But of course, the Premier League's got the reputation as one of best leagues going, and one of the most competitive leagues.

I think United is the best club for my style of play, and I am sure about my decision.

It's Chelsea and you will always have competition for places here.

Ideally, you want a defender with Premier League experience.

When I came to Arsenal years ago, I saw things from Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry I'd never seen before.

Arsene Wenger is a good guy and a good coach.

Every year in the Premier League, every team is improving. Every team is buying new players.