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Greuther Fürth, 1. FC Nürnberg, FC Bayern, Frosinone, Lazio, 1. FC Heidenheim – and now back at FC Bayern. What sounds like the stops along the way in an exciting professional career for a seasoned veteran is, in fact, the career path so far of Arijon Ibrahimović – the record champions’ home-grown talent, who is just 20 years old. Following loan spells in Italy and, most recently, in the Bundesliga with Heidenheim, the versatile attacking player is now aiming to make his mark at the club closest to his heart.
On the first day of the training camp at Tegernsee, the Franconian-born player spoke to the media and discussed his goals in Munich, his role in the team and his teammates in the FC Bayern attack.
Ibrahimović on...
...his return to FC Bayern
"I’m absolutely delighted to have been given the chance to play for the biggest club in the world. I definitely want to make the most of this opportunity and I’m incredibly happy. I now intend to give it my all in every training session."
...his role in the team
"I could be Luis Díaz’s backup on the left wing. I can learn a lot from him, especially when it comes to his one-on-one game and his intensity."
...his loan spell at Heidenheim
"We battled right to the end, right up to the final matchday and the very last minute. I had a fantastic time in Heidenheim. Giving it my all every single day – that’s the mindset I’m taking back with me to Munich."
Up close: After the first session, the former Campus player spent a long time posing for selfies and signing autographs for the fans. | © FC Bayern
...his goals at FC Bayern
"I want to get as much game time as possible. I need to prove myself here; hopefully I’ll get my chance and make the most of it."
...teammate Lennart Karl
"I do need to focus on my own game, but of course, Lennart did very, very well last season and perhaps I can learn a thing or two from him. I don’t want to overthink it – I just want to play."
...the German national team
"First of all, I want to establish myself here, give it my all and fight for game time. We’ll all see what happens in the future. I'm fully focused on Bayern."
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