'A brilliant feeling': Interview with summer signing Claudia Wenger

Welcome to Leverkusen, Claudia! You will be playing for Bayer 04 from the summer after four very successful years at St. Pölten. Why?

Wenger: I want to take the next step here because the German Bundesliga and Bayer 04 in particular offer me a very attractive environment. The first impressions have given me a brilliant feeling and the move was based on a gut feeling at the end of the day.

Your long-standing teammate Valentina Mädl has joined Leverkusen with you. How much did you to talk about it beforehand and how does it help you to see a familiar face at your new club?

Wenger: We found out by chance that we were both talking to the club. Valentina signed a bit earlier than me. We were both very happy when we heard about it. It will help us to settle in the new team. We are both looking forward to getting started in Leverkusen together.

What makes you stand out as a player and what makes you tick off the pitch?

Wenger: My focus on the pitch is on defending, pace and being calm on the ball. I also like opening up the game under pressure. I'm sometimes rather quiet off the pitch, a real team player and always up for fun.

What are your targets at Bayer 04?

Wenger: I haven't set myself targets yet. I'd like to settle in here first. The team has had a very good season. It's about building on that and at least producing the same levels of performance. I'd like to play my part in that.