Edin Dzeko praises Roma for their team-spirit 'unlike anywhere else' and puts the team above his personal results.
The Bosnian striker answered a string of questions for his fans in the Far East on occasion of the Chinese New Year.
Several of the questions were related to his friendship with compatriot Miralem Pjanic, but others focused on his personal target in terms of goals per season.
Edin Dzeko praises Roma for their team-spirit 'unlike anywhere else' and puts the team above his personal results.
The Bosnian striker answered a string of questions for his fans in the Far East on occasion of the Chinese New Year.
Several of the questions were related to his friendship with compatriot Miralem Pjanic, but others focused on his personal target in terms of goals per season.
“I never normally set one, neither before the season nor during the campaign,” he responded. “Scoring goals is my job but the most important thing to me is that my team is successful, wins games and trophies.
“In my opinion, the best striker in the world in terms of a number nine is [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, so if I had the chance to play with someone, I would definitely pick him."
“Pjanic? I'd followed Roma since Mire came here a few years ago and even before that I knew it was a big club. The team were very good and they also played against Manchester City the season I was playing there.
“Pjanic also told me a lot of positive things, that this team can win trophies. That’s what every football player wants and that’s why I’m here.
“Sometimes we go out for a lunch, sometimes we go out for dinner but not every day. And obviously we see each other every day in training.
“As for our team coming to China, I know we have a passionate fanbase there. I’ve never been there and I hope we can go soon."
Dzeko was then asked for anecdotes from the internal life of the team, and he described a very positive environment.
“We definitely have some funny guys. Tony Rudiger is one of them, he likes to dance and you definitely don't want to see his videos. He dances in a way I can't.
“[Kostas] Manolas is a guy that likes to talk a lot and he is also one of the guys who is always in the middle of everything. Our team spirit is very good. It’s different from everywhere else I’ve played. And it’s good to have that.
“As I told you before, I would love to meet my fans and our supporters over in China. I’m sure there will be time for us to go. I just want to wish a Happy New Year and all the best to everyone in China.
“The most dangerous Roma defender? Rudiger. He always comes in from behind, grabbing me with both hands and I tell him 'Hey man, it’s training, take it easy!' Definitely him."