1:55 p.m.: What makes Eintracht football special? “The consistency they showed in the important games, to be there as a team when it matters. In addition, the emotional connection with the fans distinguishes the club and means that you as a player can bring in special performances. I think that exciting and I hope that with my willingness I can contribute to the success.”
1:54 p.m.: The time at PSV Eindhoven: “It was interesting for me to see another league. The Dutch league is something different to the Bundesliga with the classic 4-3-3.
1:53 p.m.: About the decision in favor of Frankfurt: “Frankfurt has been on the screen more in recent years, for example the DFB Cup victory, but also the strong last season.”
1:52 p.m.: Frankfurt meets Bayern on the first day of the game. “There is a high turnover in the squad, a lot has happened. But I’m looking forward to playing at the start and at home. I think there are worse things:”
1:51 p.m.: Götze on his chances for the European Championship: “It’s far away for me, the last international match was a few years ago. That’s why it’s not an issue for me. My focus here is on the club, playing the Champions League, playing the Bundesliga. Everything other is not in my head, it’s too far away for that.”
1.50 p.m.: About the city of Frankfurt: “I recently read that it is the seventh most liveable city in the world. I haven’t had that many points of contact with the city of Frankfurt so far. But I’m looking forward to experiencing the city in a new way.”
1:49 p.m.: “I’m looking forward to the Champions League, to the opponents, to the games. I’m also looking forward to attacking in the Champions League.”
1:46 p.m.: Last season there was a great synergy between the fans and the team. Götze sees one of his tasks as expanding this further.
1:45 p.m.: Why Bundesliga? Götze: “I had a good time in Holland. What we built up was good for the moment. I just want to prove something to myself now. I’m looking forward to what’s to come and that I can get what I can out of it would like.”
1:44 p.m.: Pressure in football? “It’s important for me to enjoy the game. Especially now after Covid, I want to enjoy the fans. What has been in the last few years is not that important. I want to look forward, the focus is on the here and now and on that that I’m healthy and able to play.”
1:42 p.m.: “It’s important for me to get into the system quickly and bring my strengths to bear,” says Götze after an initial conversation with coach Oliver Glasner.