I had injuries - even when I was younger, I had problems with my back. I had to grow up very fast. — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
I wanted to set new goals, because if you say, 'Oh, I'm world champion,' you don't grow, and you don't keep your level. — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
Jay-Z is one of the biggest stars in the world and such an icon. He was so down to earth. It was like talking… — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
When you have two daughters, you are complete. The whole day changes for you. It's a lot about them, how you act, how you… — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
It's really difficult for me to watch when I'm unable to play myself. — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
The Ballon d'Or is nice, but at the end of the day, I want to have success and play good, and if people recognise… — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
In Germany, young players are given more time, more patience. In England, they prefer to buy already-high-level players rather than spending some time building… — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
When we lose the ball, I don't want to win it back directly. I act smarter now, have better anticipation, and also start earlier… — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
I can play at full back on either side, but I prefer the central defensive position. — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
It's difficult to leave FC Bayern. Everything has to fall in place to top this club if I do it. — Jerome Boateng Copy Share Image
