I think it is so beneficial to English and British football when youngsters see different cultures and environments.

Wenger has won three Premier League titles, which is proof enough of his standing as a manager.

Doing something for others helped to not put that focus too much on football and to put things into perspective of how fortunate we are.

I want to make an impact on young people's lives and be part of their future no matter what they do because I have seen that all the very talented players at 15, 16 still had very little chance to be successful in football.

At Arsenal you are replaceable so quickly as a player, I don't want to stand in someone's way.

I expect myself to perform at that level every single week.

Sometimes I get the feeling that some parents really think their son can pay for their pension, especially being in London.

I was extremely lucky with my career and I want to finish on a high.

Of course I have an advantage with my size on set pieces.

It is not only the skilful players who can make the difference in a game. It is as well players who just try to stick to their qualities and give absolutely everything.

Talent is what you make of your situation.

One thing is for sure, I will give everything every time I put on the Arsenal shirt.

It is a lot of fun here in England and at Arsenal.

The main thing for me was that I wanted to be able to decide when my international career would end after 10 years myself.

First and foremost, Wenger saw us as human beings and he had a lot of faith in us, which is why he stood by us.

Mesut and I played together at Werder Bremen and Arsenal for so many years. There is no other player that I shared so much time with. We were important for each other.

The more people that write me off, the stronger I get. That's my feeling.

When I do play I try to be the best to help my teammates.

I try and play as clean as possible and not commit fouls. But in my position it is not easy to play without giving away free kicks.

I am very clear, the people close to me know how I am.

I don't like to lose a 50/50, in the same way a striker doesn't like missing chances.

I have been 10 years at Madrid, which is no easy thing.

I don't consider myself the third centre-back. I have to give my all and then it is the coach who will decide.

I am a player who works hard, is fast and strong.