Quotes from Leroy Sane

I have inherited pace from my dad, and in terms of the physical side with the balance, I have inherited that from my mum.

I had to go step by step to get used to the training and to the system of Pep Guardiola.

I love challenges, especially with Pep Guardiola.

Kyle Walker thinks he's quicker than me. In games, it's different: you run different distances, players are in different positions, so I don't know. But one day, we will see!

Britons are very respectful - if they want to take a photo, they ask politely.

If you don't get challenged, then you can't find out how good you are.

When I was young, I always wanted to play in the Champions League.

I am not someone who watches every game from the Bundesliga, the Spanish League, or even the Premier League. Of course, if there is a good game, like in the Champions League, I will watch it.

It's important on the pitch to have fun, to enjoy the game, because it generates a good feeling around the club.

There's no pressure on me, really. I just want to play football.

The other players are all normal human beings, so just play your best and play free.

Man City is one of the best clubs in the world. I knew that something big was happening here. I wanted to be a part of it.

Criticism is normal in football.

I appreciate that Bayern always wants to have the best German talents.

Against West Brom, you are up against very tall defenders, who are very strong, and you have to be strong, too, to keep the ball.

I needed a little time to settle, to know the Premier League, the people here, how they are, and to know the players. I had to find my confidence.

There is definitely a big difference from the Bundesliga to the Premier League: it is completely different, and that is why I think we need a bit of time in the beginning to get used to the league.

Everybody knows anything can happen in the Premier League: every team can beat every team.

My favourite meal is penne carbonara - that's good for an athlete, right?

I like to play wide, but as a youth, I played more in the middle as a 10.

For sure, my parents knew what I had to eat and how to prepare for training sessions and what behaviour was needed in order to be serious about my football. But they weren't pushy, like you had to be a certain way.

In Germany, my focus was mainly on dribbling.

I was born in Germany, grew up in Germany, and when I was becoming a professional footballer, I felt like a German.

The first time I was called up for Germany, it was Mesut who decided to look after me. He told me if I ever had any kind of problem, he would try to help me out, and that is exactly what he did. For sure, he helped me a lot.