Ter Stegen: It's a special game but I'm here to win
German puts sentimentality to one side
Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2016 by Marca.com
Barcelona take on Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday night but there'll be no time for sentimentality from old boy Marc-Andre ter Stegen, for whom only a victory in the fixture will do.
The custodian spent 18 years at the German club but left to win titles with the Catalans.
"This game is important for me and for the team, of course it will be special, but what I want to do is to win," ter Stegen said to the gathered media.
"It was a pleasure to share 18 years in this club and it means a lot for me to be here with my team, and to see my friends.
"Borussia play a very high pressing game which is what we have to master with good ball movement - and we are ready to win.
"It will be a tough match but if we can score as soon as possible, that should settle things down a little bit."
Inevitably the question was raised as to his status as No.1 at Barcelona, and the eventual transfer of Claudio Bravo to Manchester City.
"Both Bravo and I wanted to play, to give 100% on the field," he continued.
"He found a solution that is better but I only ever thought about Barcelona because I'm happy here."
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