I'll always have a winning mentality in me, and I want to transmit that. I equally feel what the players are feeling and I know them as men.

One day I'll know what it's like to be a manager.

To be honest, I have no idea what happens after my career.

The whole treble year under Jupp Heynckes was incredible.

I listen to my emotions. That's why I react once I get provoked sometimes.

I love playing for France and I feel pride every time I am called up for the team.

At Bayern, I have rediscovered the pleasure of playing. Here, my body is completely free.

If you play in the Champions League, it's a very special feeling, there's a different atmosphere.

Maybe I'll quit after my time at Bayern; maybe I will play somewhere else for one more year.

I am almost German now.

I am well aware of it myself that I have to be careful. But I want to make it clear that I am not a dirty player.

I don't have any problem with tackles or duels, but I react when I notice that someone is only trying to kick me out of the game. But I never have the intention to hurt anyone. Everything is forgotten again a minute later.

I sometimes lose my calm for a moment, but only when I notice that an opponent is deliberately trying to injure me.

Bayern and I are like a married couple.

I could play for another club in Europe but my heart is beating too much for Bayern. But I could imagine going to the U.S., Qatar or Dubai for a new experience.

Normally I provide a lot of assists and do a lot of dribbling - but it's always great when you score a goal.

You know when you play in Leverkusen it is always a difficult game.

You have to be mentally strong to withstand the ridicule of other children and the stares of adults.

This is my face, it is the one people know me to be. I am happy with my face. Why shouldn't I be happy?

I was the boy next door who always knew what it meant to have no money. That changed when I turned professional. I was crazy.

In 2008 or 2009, every big club wanted me: Juventus, Inter, Milan, Barca, Real, Chelsea, Manchester.

I will play until my knee, my ankle or my back say 'stop.'

I have a really good relationship with Bayern. I might become a coach after retirement, but with the youth teams.

I always play with character.

I know there are not a lot of players with my quality in this world.

It is no secret that Louis van Gaal and I did not get along. But for me personally, the matter is closed and forgotten.

I am very happy in Munich and my family is totally settled - and now I have a son who is a genuine Bavarian.

If I decide to leave Bayern Munich, it will be for a Spanish club. I have to think about what my family wants as well and my wife would be delighted to move to Spain. She doesn't like all the rain and snow and is reluctant to go to England.

I won everything I could win with Bayern and individually.

I deserved to win the Ballon d'Or.

We are Bayern. We have the highest standards, and always want to win everything, so the Champions League is a very big target.

It's always been that opponents get down to business against Bayern specifically because they want to show how desperate they are to defeat the champions.

No one's saying anything against healthy, fair hardness. That's a part of football. But referees must look more closely and make sure limits are not exceeded.

I can be used in various positions.

I've just got better as a player thanks to Pep.

Each and every player wants to win every game, but that's simply not possible.

I think every club in the world would like to have David Alaba.

Lionel Messi, without hesitation! I'd love to play with him and Xavi.

Obviously, there are many clubs that make me dream, like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

I can imagine staying in Munich after the end of my career. I have bought a very nice house, I feel good here and I like the mentality.

My son Saif was born here, he may even one day play for Germany.

I feel rejected in France. And do you know why I signed for Bayern when I could have gone anywhere? Because they made me feel wanted.

If I am on the pitch there is a lot of energy in my body.

I am emotional, but that's not a negative.

Ancelotti is a champion, in all respects.

My 100th goal is good for me personally but above all, the team is very important.

For me, you have to prove yourself over 10, 12 or 15 years if you want to be among the best. Do that and then I will congratulate you.

I'm very strong mentally. I have a lot of character. I never give in; I always have the drive to keep going and to work hard to achieve my goals.

Bayern offers the young guys a huge opportunity.

In my long career I have experienced a lot, but never changed.