Lazio new boy Moritz Leitner says he is keen to put his troubled past behind him and “show all my qualities” as Jurgen Klopp “taught me so much”.
Leitner was tipped for big things at Dortmund after a breakthrough 2012-13 campaign, which saw the Germans reach the Champions League final, but the midfielder spent the subsequent two seasons on loan at Stuttgart before returning to make just eight Bundesliga appearances last term.
Lazio new boy Moritz Leitner says he is keen to put his troubled past behind him and “show all my qualities” as Jurgen Klopp “taught me so much”.
Leitner was tipped for big things at Dortmund after a breakthrough 2012-13 campaign, which saw the Germans reach the Champions League final, but the midfielder spent the subsequent two seasons on loan at Stuttgart before returning to make just eight Bundesliga appearances last term.
“What do I expect? I’m not bitter [about my past], I’ve had my experiences and it’s the worst moments when you learn the most,” he said at a Press conference.
“It hasn’t been a good time for me, but I want to focus on the future. I don’t want think about what to expect but on what I want to show, thus all my qualities.
“Klose? We haven’t spoken. I don’t have a close relationship [with Jurgen Klopp], but I can count on him.
“He taught me so much, and the club and team come first. His ideas are instilled in the players [he’s coached]. If I have any doubts, I can always refer to him.
“Who am I inspired by? Among my favourite players are Iniesta, Xavi and Zidane. They’re players you can learn a lot from.
“Can I be a second Biglia? I spoke with the captain but not about positions. It’ll be the task of the Coach in how and where to use me on the pitch.”