FC Bayern have signed Swedish striking talent Jonah Kusi-Asare, with the 16-year-old moving to the Bavarian capital with immediate effect. In an interview with fcbayern.com, the 1.96-metre-tall centre-foward talks about the significance of the switch to Bayern and his excitement for the challenge ahead.
Interview with Jonah Kusi-Asare
Servus Jonah. You've just signed your first contract with FC Bayern. How do you feel?
"It's an indescribable feeling. I'm very happy to now be at, in my eyes, the biggest club in the world and to have signed here. It's a special day for me."
Did you have any contact with other players before the transfer?
"Yes, I spoke with Matteo Perez Vinlöf from the reserves. He's been at the Campus for two years. He only had good things to say about FC Bayern and the youth development. I'm looking forward to meeting him here."
Looking to the future: Jonah Kusi-Asare has signed a long-term contract at FC Bayern.
How would you describe yourself as a player?
"I'm a big and physically strong player, I'm at home in the middle and like to look for the finish. My strength in the air and the ability to shoot with both feet help me in my game."
What standing do FC Bayern have in Sweden?
"People in Sweden watch the team in the Champions League or the Bundesliga very closely. The club is very big there as well."
Jonah Kusi-Asare will ply his trade for FC Bayern in the future.
What are your short-term goals with your new club?
"I want to settle in here in Munich as quickly as possible in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to the first training sessions and I want to keep improving."
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