Shaqiri: Ribery is funny and talented, and he values the two European Championships won by Bayern and the Reds
◉ About his time at Bayern
Shaqiri said: "Bayern Munich is an incredible chapter in my career. I have been fortunate to compete with many very outstanding teammates. Of course, in addition to other championships, the victory against Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final was the peak of the entire period of playing for Bayern."
◉ Shaqiri revealed that his UEFA Champions League final jersey is still hanging on the head of the bed with his first Bundesliga champion jersey.
Shaqiri said: "The Champions League is the most important honor at the club level. Therefore, I put the Champions League won with Bayern and the Champions League won with Liverpool in 2019 at the highest level."
Shaqiri also talked about several coaches who had a profound impact on his career. On a tactical level, he believes the best coach is Guardiola, who he worked with at Bayern Munich. In addition, he specifically mentioned former Bayern coach Heathfield.
Shaqiri said: "Heathfield is probably the best coach I have ever met in terms of human nature."
◉ When selecting his best teammates, the Swiss star made a difficult time. He finally chose Ribery.
Shaqiri said: "It is almost impossible to choose one of so many top players." However, he finally chose Ribery for the reason: the Frenchman "is an extremely funny and talented player."
◉ Shaqiri has retired from the Swiss national team and has once again played for his youth training parent team Basel. He will return to Germany on Wednesday to challenge Freiburg with Basel away in the Europa League.
Shaqiri said: "I think this should be regarded as a match between friends, not a confrontation. Basel has a close connection with the southern part of Germany."