I have never had any contact with Bayern Munich, let alone have agreed personal terms.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I had no bad moment in my relationship with Dortmund. Not one second.
Bayern want a decade of success like Barca. That's OK if you have the money because it increases the possibility of success. But it's not guaranteed.
At least six Bayern players, who have won almost everything, are in the national squad.
I had three very successful years in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, but I had the opportunity to move to one of the biggest clubs in the highest-profile league in the world.
Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.
I've faced more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me.
As Dortmund manager, I lived in a street, and my two neighbours were Schalke fans. They showed it every day, flying flags!
If you own a football club, you have to be really involved and committed.
I am not an expert in this field but I do try to keep up to date with the Bundesliga. And I do follow World Cups and European Championships more closely.
In Dortmund, they say the derby is more important than the championship. You can feel it around the game.
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