Quotes from Toni Kroos

I can score goals and be dangerous with my passes.

I do not envisage going to Barcelona.

When you touch the ball 400 times per game, it's normal that you can lose the ball a couple of times.

Pep Guardiola saw me as a central player in his system, which my style of play fit into perfectly.

Carlo Ancelotti wanted me in Madrid and had bet on me.

We're Real Madrid - and being successful is part of our DNA.

You need to beat the best, and it's a great challenge, and I like that.

I've always liked big challenges in football and playing against the best.

A friendly relationship with the coach is important for each player.

It's not good to have so many key players injured, but there is no point complaining about it.

I like to create chances, to shoot when I play farther forward, but I also like playing deeper, as you have more time on the ball.

I am of the opinion that the burden of playing games is much too high, especially for international players that also play domestically with their clubs.

I enjoy being at Real. The club atmosphere is - even if some do not want to believe it - very tight-knit.

A lot of clubs want to win the Champions League.

Coaches are always important for players.

There's little place for sympathy in football.

In the end, it's like that: The more I possess the ball, the more dominant we play, and the more often we win.

Zidane transmits a very clear idea to the players. He doesn't need to give a 20 minute motivational talk, he doesn't need it. With his presence alone, he achieves what he wants - his personality is synonymous with success.

I don't like to talk about players who haven't played; I prefer to talk about the ones who have.

It's no secret the Premier League is an interesting league.

I like playing deeper, but I'm not Casemiro.

You have an advantage in life when you start where others talk first.

I don't sign contracts on a whim.

I think, at 32, you are past your prime as a footballer.