I was with Bremen in a good situation in the Bundesliga. I was the captain and was involved in everything to do… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
Some days you realise that everything is a burden, both physically and mentally. That it's not about fun, but you have to… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
One thing is for sure, I will give everything every time I put on the Arsenal shirt. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
Everyone says I should really savour the last year, play as much as possible, really soak everything in. I'd most like to… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
You never stop working, you never stop doing things because there's someone behind you - in a respectful way - who is… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
We have all the money in the world but do not realise how important the body is. A player on average has… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
It is not only the skilful players who can make the difference in a game. It is as well players who just… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
When you step up as a young talent, you need to challenge the old lads. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need a humbling experience to think about a few things. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
We cannot take responsibility for every goal we concede, we all need to do our part across the field to ensure we win as… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
There are not a lot of German players out there who are successful in a foreign country. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
I've never had that dream in my head: 'I want to play Bundesliga or Premier League.' I was a fan, but it was never… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
My father said, 'You're not going to make it.' That took a lot of pressure from me. I took football like a hobby. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
I had a totally different upbringing, totally different background, raised in Germany, small town, now I am in London taking care of 180 kids… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
You spend some time with kids, you always take something with you. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
Obviously, everyone looks at whether we bring young footballers into the first team, that's one of the goals. But I wouldn't discard someone who… — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
I never heard anything about 'potatoes' or 'kanaken' during my time in the national team. However I have been called 'potato,' too. — Per Mertesacker Copy Share Image
