“I am someone who needs goals in life” – Interview with new signing Ricarda Walkling

“I am someone who needs goals in life” – Interview with new signing Ricarda Walkling

**Ricarda, after more than six years at Werder Bremen, you're moving to Borussia Dortmund. What convinced you to sign to BVB starting this summer?**Definitely Dortmund’s plan and the goals they want to achieve in the coming years, which are impressive. Borussia Dortmund are a big club in Germany. That’s why I'm happy and very proud to soon be a part of it.

When you moved to Werder Bremen, you said you listened to your gut feeling. Who or what did you listen to this time? My gut feeling again. I always make such decisions based on my gut feeling. I listen to my instincts, but also to the people close to me of course.

**You’ve been a familiar face in the Bundesliga for many years. Now, at least in terms of league position, you’re taking a step back. Why are you still pursuing this path?**I would only see it as a step backwards in terms of league standing. It’s a fantastic club with highly professional conditions and a superb team. I’m simply looking forward to training and playing here. And if you set yourself high goals, things will soon look different in terms of league standings.

**It’s still unclear whether you’ll be playing in the 2nd Bundesliga or the Regionalliga. Why are you so convinced whether the move to BVB was the right one?**It’s the feeling that everyone in charge has given me. I’m really eager to be able to make a difference and to be allowed to do so. I’m looking forward to playing. I hope I can pass on my experience and help others. It’s simply this great desire to play, regardless of the league.