Javi Martínez: "I didn't get many starts this season, but for me a team is not only 11 starters, but also those who play 15, 10 or even 2 minutes. That was my role that I accepted and gave my best. I always just wanted to help the team" [ @FrankLinkesch, Kicker]

Martínez: "In the beginning, it was difficult (to accept this role), because I got used to being a starter in my career. But you have to accept it because it's about the team. Even if you play 1 or 2 minutes, you have to give everything for the team. That was my motto this season

Martínez: "I'll almost only have good memories. Of course there were bad moments like my knee injury in 2014. But overall it was a great experience with the best coaches and players in the world. Winning 2 trebles for the first time in the club's history, amazing!"

Martínez: "I'm a player who always gave his best and was ready in the big games. I'm not a nervous guy. In such games, the personality of the player counts. Some cannot handle the pressure well"

Martínez on his best game for Bayern: "I would say the 2014 Pokal final against Dortmund. We won 2-0 after extra time under Pep. I played centre-back in a back 3. It was a great win. We had many injuries, Rafinha had to play left winger and the youngster Höjbjerg even started"

Martínez: "It's difficult to play 9 years for this big club, not many have managed to do that. I'm very honored, happy and proud. The team has world class players and I was an important part of this team"

Martínez on why he joined Bayern in 2012 and not Real or Barça: "Jupp played a big role of course, but I also wanted to gather experience abroad. I was confident to take this step"

Martínez on the double pivot with Schweinsteiger: "It was so easy to play with him. Basti is a machine. We're very similar people off the pitch: we're open, we make jokes, we had a great relationship. He taught me a lot, not only on the pitch"

Who is currently the best number 6 in the world?

Martínez: "Josh (Kimmich). Then probably Casemiro and Ngolo Kanté"

Martínez on Marc Roca: "Marc is a very good player. He's young, I know him from Spain and I think next season he'll be an important part of the team"

Martínez: "I always joke with Lucas Hernández, when we won the WC in 2010, Bayern signed 4 spaniards. We shaped the style in those years. Now France are world champions, and 6 French players play at Bayern. We'll see which nation will dominate Bayern after the next WC (laughs)"

Martínez: "I would like to thank FC Bayern, the city of Munich and the whole region. And especially our great fans from all over the world. It was an honor. I will always remain the biggest FC Bayern fan "

The rest of Martínez's interview with @FrankLinkesch https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1391389529655943168?s=19