Jiafu: It’s a great honor to return to the German team. The experience of AC Milan and Newcastle has helped me grow

Hupu News on November 11th. Sky Sports Germany had an exclusive interview with Newcastle defender Malik Jiafu. He said that he was honored to return to the national team. He also said that he benefited a lot from communicating with Ibrahimovic at AC Milan. He also praised his current club teammate Walter Mader.

Talking about his reaction when he was selected for the German national team again and received a call from the head coach

"I am really happy and grateful to be able to return to the national team again. It is always an honor to represent Germany. I will do my best to express myself."

Talking about the national team coach's plan for him

"After I moved to Newcastle, Nagelsmann called me. I We talked once, and his request at that time was for me to prove myself in the Newcastle game. I think my recent performance has been good. Now that I have come here, we have not communicated individually, but there will definitely be one in the next few days. "

Speaking of the Newcastle fans writing a song for him, it was really great. I was surprised when I heard it for the first time. Tell me, this is actually quite common in England, but it is still very special to me. It was the first time I heard it in front of the fans at an away game. I will never forget that moment."

Talking about coach Eddie Howe's three attempts to bring him to Newcastle

"It really impressed me. In fact, we talked about it at the beginning of the year, but in the summer the negotiations became more concrete. I understood his plan and positioning for me, so I decided to join Newcastle. "

Talking about teammate Walter Mader

"It's really different to have another German player in the team. We can communicate in German and have common interests. He has become a good friend of mine and I am very happy that he is here and he has really helped the team. There is no doubt about his ability, everyone knows it. I knew him before and knew he could establish himself in England. He started very well and did a good job. "

Talking about the growth from Schalke to Milan

"I learned a lot there, both on and off the field, including how to play, how to prepare mentally. The pressure, and the experience gained in major games. These are priceless."

Talking about the communication with Ibrahimovic

"He is the kind of person who will tell you his requirements clearly. He will also praise you, but more often he will stimulate you and make you better."

Talking about the mentality during the period when he was not selected for the national team. 3}

"Of course I think about it. I have been playing at a high level and naturally hope to be called up. Although I have not been selected before, I have always performed my best. Now I can play for Germany again, and I am particularly happy."

Talking about the personal goals of this national team training

"I know that I have not been to the national team for nearly two years, so I am not the main player for granted. I need to prove myself, I also hope to get playing time and meet the coach's expectations."

Talking about why he finally chose to play for Germany

"But I also listened to the invitations of Senegal and Finland at the time. Because I had not been selected for the German team for two years, I made it clear from the beginning that I would play for Germany."