Roman Bürki faced the press at a conference in Bad Ragaz in his native Switzerland, where he spoke about his goalkeeping style, competing for the No1 jersey at BVB and his relationship with Roman Weidenfeller.

Roman Bürki

...on his first impressions at BVB:
"I have received a very warm welcome, in the team and in the club. Everyone's very friendly and positive. I already feel very comfortable and integrated into the team. People have made it easy for me. We have some great guys in the team - it's a team with great character. There are no cliques, which I have experienced in other teams. It made a real impression on me during the Asia Tour to see how we were greeted and that Borussia is a global club - and that I'm now a part of it all. I'm ready to get to know new things and to learn more."

...on his goalkeeping style:
"I'm a goalkeeper that likes to get involved, have the ball at his feet, doesn't shy away from risks and isn't afraid of making a mistake. The coach demands that a goalkeeper has the courage to make mistakes."

...on the training methods in the Swiss national team:
"I had Patrick Foletti as my goalkeeping coach for half a year at Grasshoppers in Zurich, where I learnt a lot of new things. His methods are difficult to implement at the outset. But then when the matches come around, you see that you've made progress. I'm a guy who likes to learn new things. Teddy de Beer has also shown me some things which I didn't know before."

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...on competing for the No1 jersey at BVB:
"I knew that was awaiting me. When I signed the contract here, it wasn't clear to me who'd be the No1 'keeper. Especially as Mitch Langerak was still there. Roman Weidenfeller has done a lot for the club. I'll try to give my best. Ultimately it's the coach who decides who plays between the sticks."

...on his relationship with Roman Weidenfeller:
"Roman has taken on near legendary status at BVB. I have a great deal of respect for him. He has won titles that I will probably never get my hands on. I believe I can learn a lot from him. We have a very cooperative and sporting relationship. But on the pitch we are all equal and have to put in performances. If I don't provide them, there'll be no place for me in the team."

...on the previous transfers in his career:
"I always want to play at the very highest level that is possible for me. Freiburg was a perfect situation. I was able to switch to the Bundesliga and wasn't too far away from my family in Switzerland. Dortmund is the place where I can take the next step. I would really like to stay at a club for a prolonged period."

Compiled by Boris Rupert