Per Mertesacker Quotes

In 2006 I ended up at Chelsea on a free transfer, so Bayern did not see a euro for me.

It's possible that I will leave the Bundesliga at some point.

Everything goes fast in football. You can be transferred tomorrow, as you can be in one or two years.

If you are Cesc, going to Barcelona, he will make more money, more sponsorship, and he is going home. What did Arsenal do to keep him at the club? Absolutely nothing. Now the fans say he is not loyal. When you leave Arsenal, you become a traitor, regardless of what you have done.

When you hear Liverpool want you, you call your agent back in about five seconds.

The Bundesliga is very attractive, and I always watched Bayern games as a kid because it's a very big club.

Pellegrini was the biggest factor for me to be joining West Ham.

With Arsenal there was an interest but not a big as other clubs. That is why I didn't go to Arsenal and went to Chelsea.

I wanted to play in the Premier League and Bolton offered me that opportunity at that time and that was why I signed for Bolton.

I experienced everything at FC Bayern.

I am honoured by Juve's interest in my services.

I'll answer as many questions as I can, but when people have a contract at other football clubs, I think it's wrong to talk about them.

To grow up and play for FC Bayern Munich and eventually Germany has been truly a dream come true.

I have never had any contact with Bayern Munich, let alone have agreed personal terms.

I have a very good contract at Chelsea, but Dortmund really wanted me.

When I signed for Espanyol, all I was thinking about was that I needed continuity in the first division.

I am always flattered to hear my name linked with different football clubs. That is good for your ego, but at the same time, I am happy here.

Bayern is an amazing club - I can imagine playing here for many years.

The lowest period was when I was with Tottenham, and they loaned me out to Dulwich Hamlet.

I played for four different clubs in France; I played for Marseille, which is one of the biggest clubs.

Sure, Mourinho was obviously crucial for my move to Chelsea.

I always had much respect for Rudi Voller.

At 21, Real Madrid or Barcelona would have been more difficult for me. If I play well enough at Chelsea, I could win my place in the starting team, and my priority is to play.

I've been fortunate to play with many great players, including Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.

I was very excited about the possibility of playing for Spurs and in England. I would like to thank the club for their efforts in trying to sign me.