"It makes me a little crazy to be a substitute in Germany"

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“Of course it drives me a little crazy. You do your best and you are not where you want. However, I think that over time I have found an answer for myself. I have set my priorities. I want to succeed and the big goal I have is to be the first goalkeeper in the country, but not at any price.

“Soccer is one thing, but humanity is more important. I want to be able to look in the mirror and say: ‘you have worked honestly and have openly addressed your ambitions. You were fair and you didn't play outside. "

Ter Stegen considered that the fact of not playing in the Bundesliga should not harm him at the time of the election of who should be the starter in Germany, since he is in Barcelona.

“Honestly, I find no better reason than to play in one of the biggest clubs in the world. In addition, the experience of playing abroad has made me better. I don't regret it, ”he said.

On the other hand, Marc-André is in the list of 'The Best' awards of the best goalkeepers of the year in the world with Alisson Becker (Liverpool) and Ederson Moraes (Manchester City), which was flattered by it .

“It is a recognition of my own achievements and also for the small or large efforts made daily in training to improve. Basically you have to say that the three of us are now nominated, but there are many more goalkeepers around the world who play at an incredibly high level and do a fantastic job.

"It's more about other demarcations that are spoken, although sometimes we can forget that even an exceptional generation of goalkeepers is active."