Quotes from Shinji Kagawa

There was a lot of passion with Klopp, I felt that most in the dressing room before games. He always had a big smile. He hugged every player. I loved his attitude - he was never nervous. He gave us confidence.

After moving to the Premier League, I've realised that I need to limber up and strengthen my body trunk.

I will aim to become a No. 10 who can score goals. Just like Lionel Messi does for Barcelona.

I'd like to play against Messi and Iniesta.

I know and I am very proud that in my home country Japan and all over Asia millions of people are interested in BVB and follow us on a daily basis.

I can't retire without going to Spain.

If you don't concentrate during a national team match you can just as easily get injured, so I want to make sure I can focus.

I can only say that I've found a wonderful spot at Borussia Dortmund, where I can play football. I feel comfortable here.

I definitely feel the attention of the media globally now I am a member of a great squad like Manchester United. Everything here at the club shows me I have come somewhere really big. But I think I can take the pressure.

Personally, scoring goals creates confidence and I gain the mental stability and get poised from it.

I used to play for Dortmund, I have friends there and the fans know me so I want to experience that dread of going to that stadium as the away team and I'd like to see how Dortmund would react.

In my time here, I've seen that Borussia Dortmund has developed steadily. We have become German champions and played in the Champions League.

You have to believe in yourself. If you don't, things can go wrong both on and off the pitch.

I like to create openings.

If you play well and consistently, it opens up a lot of opportunities.

I pressure myself to score in every game but some days it feels like I just can't win. I know I have to overcome that.

Robin Van Persie is a sensational striker and one of the best in Europe.

In every match, my only aim will be to win.

It is hard to win in Asia.

I am interested in how much and how quickly Klopp, the manager that I know, can change the team at Liverpool.

I respect Manchester United, but I have respect to Dortmund as well.

I have played in Dortmund and Manchester United, no matter what country I go to, I will not be afraid.