Interview with Affolter

New acquisition Francois Affolter with Weser Stadium in the background. Hopefully he can be on the pitch on Saturday.
First Team
Wednesday, 25.01.2012 / 15:52

Francois Affolter is the first winter acquisition for SV Werder. The Swiss international transfers to Bremen from Swiss top flight side BSC Young Boys., WERDER.DE accompanied the 20-year-old to the medical check-up Wednesday morning and had a chat with the centre back...

Francois Affolter is the first winter acquisition for SV Werder. The Swiss international transfers to Bremen from Swiss top flight side BSC Young Boys., WERDER.DE accompanied the 20-year-old to the medical check-up Wednesday morning and had a chat with the centre back.

Hello Francois, welcome to Bremen. This is the first really big transfer in your career. How does it feel?
Francois Affolter: It is a nice feeling. The public interest in me and the club is very high here. The transfer to Bremen and the Bundesliga is a big chance for me. The stadiums here are always sold out and the league is very strong. It's a dream to be here.

Is a possible appearance on Saturday against Leverkusen in the cards?
Francois Affolter: The anticipation is huge. Of course I am a bit nervous. But I always play better when I sense positive pressure.

Should you play, you would possible meet up with two old colleagues.
Francois Affolter: That's right. There are two Swiss with Leverkusen - Derdiyok and Barnetta. I know both from the national team.

The head coach of the Swiss national team is Ottmar Hitzfeld, someone also well-known in Germany. Did you ask him for his opinion about Werder?
Francois Affolter: Everything went too fast for that. But Ottmar Hitzfeld sent me a text message and said that Werder is a good choice for me.

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