> “I received the news that the club was not in a position to offer me a new contract which, of course, makes me very, very sad.”
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> ”Everyone can see that I give my 100% for this football club every single day in training and games. Of course, I can have very good games \[and\] bad games, like everyone, but I always give my best.
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> ”I see Dominik and Ryan renewing their contracts and that makes me very happy because they deserve it.
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> ”At the same time it makes me a little bit sad that I didn’t get mine. Of course, there is still time.
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> “The fans don’t need to worry because I will give my 100% until the last day I am here.”
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> ”We won a Premier League together, we went through difficult times together and I always give my best so we will see what happens.”
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> ”I don’t think I have to prove something - but I have to show the level I can perform and, hopefully, that’s the case.”
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> “I love this club. I love the fans. I know very well this is an amazing club and this city has something very special. I love being here.”
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> He added: “There were options to leave this summer. I think right now I’m in the right club and I have the right mindset to give 100% for this club.”