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I am unable to rule anything out.
I don't sign contracts on a whim.
I do not envisage going to Barcelona.
I do not forecast playing until 38 or 39.
Coaches are always important for players.
At Real Madrid, you have to win everything.
I like playing deeper, but I'm not Casemiro.
There's little place for sympathy in football.
A lot of clubs want to win the Champions League.
I can score goals and be dangerous with my passes.
I can't comment on every article in the newspapers.
Carlo Ancelotti wanted me in Madrid and had bet on me.
I think, at 32, you are past your prime as a footballer.
My biggest aim of all is to win trophies with Real Madrid.
It's no secret the Premier League is an interesting league.
We're Real Madrid - and being successful is part of our DNA.
Individual achievements are not important for me, to be honest.
Madrid are the greatest club in the world and a cut above Bayern.
New stimuli can come from the same coach if he questions himself.
I enjoy playing football, and that's about it. I'm no-one special.
It is always tough, always difficult playing against Klopp's teams.
A friendly relationship with the coach is important for each player.
You have an advantage in life when you start where others talk first.
I want to win trophies in the summer and not accolades in the winter.
With Bayern Munich, we had a lot of problems against Dortmund, always.
Those who know me best know that my opinions don't change with the wind.
The most important thing for me is that I get regular first team action.
Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world. They are a cut above Bayern.
Cristiano Ronaldo loves scoring goals. Only HE can achieve what he's achieving.
I'm happy at Real Madrid and can imagine ending my career here - if all goes well.
In a team like Real Madrid, arguments always arise when things are not going well.
Emotions always play a part, especially on Champions League nights at the Bernabeu.
Clearly, if you go abroad to a top club, it means one more step in your development.
I have played at the Bernabeu twice with Bayern Munich, and it was a magnificent experience.
It's not good to have so many key players injured, but there is no point complaining about it.
When you come to a hotel where everything is brand new, it's logical that not everything works.
The Bundesliga is a strong league and a good place to go. One can only recommend the Bundesliga.
The Champions League title is incredibly important for me, as important as the Bundesliga title.
Pep Guardiola saw me as a central player in his system, which my style of play fit into perfectly.
Madrid are a great club and were the challenge I sought after my long and successful Bayern career.
Bayern exists only to win, but to win in style, too. Winning 2-1 is not enough. We have to win 5-0.
When you touch the ball 400 times per game, it's normal that you can lose the ball a couple of times.
Everyone has their special strength. And my strength is to have the ball and start good things with it.
I enjoy being at Real. The club atmosphere is - even if some do not want to believe it - very tight-knit.
I wouldn't undervalue my year under Pep Guardiola because I think I made a big step forward in that year.
Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.
In the end, it's like that: The more I possess the ball, the more dominant we play, and the more often we win.
Dominating the midfield is the most important thing in modern football. To succeed, you have to be good at everything.
The Spanish and German leagues are of a very high standard. Along with the Premier League, they are probably the best.
There are certain transfers you simply don't do. This has a lot to do with respect: respect for tradition and the fans.