Bayern Munich’s Swiss winger, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xherdan-Shaqiri-c37074, revealed that he turned down a chance to represent his country at the Olympics in order to break into Bayern’s starting line-up.
After the loss to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 in the UEFA Champions League final, and finishing runners-up in two domestic competitions, Bayern strengthened the team in every department. To provide cover for their last season’s top scorer Mario Gomez,
they brought in two quality strikers, Mario Mandzukic and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Claudio-Pizarro-c9324.
Other signings included goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dante-c10236 and winger Xherdan Shaqiri. Of the remaining three signings, Bayern fans will most certainly be excited to see their new Swiss winger.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016 international joined the Bavarian giants in the summer after agreeing a move earlier this year in February. The 20-year old was signed after putting in impressive performances in the UEFA Champions League for his
hometown club, FC Basel.
Shaqiri joined Bayern from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 and signed a four-year deal; he has around 18 appearances for his country.
Although the youngster has signed for the future but, he seems determined to stake a claim for a place in Jupp Heynckes’ starting line-up. In order to boost his chances the former FC Basel player is already training for the forthcoming
season.
With Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521 still on a holiday, there is some chance that the 20-year old could nick their place. So Determined is the youngster that he turned down a chance to represent his country at the
Olympics to make himself fit for the forthcoming Bundesliga campaign.
"I need to integrate myself here with the new team. It was clear to me right from the start that Bayern would b my priority, even if every player would love to go to the Olympics," he is quoted as saying in an interview.
Shaqiri believes that his chances of featuring in the first team will be boosted due to his versatility, the youngster can play on both wings and as an attacking midfielder.
“You can be flexible nowadays then that's an advantage over a player who can only play in one position," said the 20-year-old.
Shaqiri should be confident of featuring in the first team; the youngster has bags of confidence and ability. He can easily replace Arjen Robben, who has suffered a dip in form and confidence after an average season with club and
country.
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