Thiago Silva was interviewed by Bayern Munich's magazine "51", and they discussed the challenges he has faced throughout his life and how his experiences have influenced him both on and off the pitch. This article is the second part of an exclusive interview.

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In Idovben, people saw you as a unifying force in the dressing room. You acted as an interpreter during team meetings and looked after new players and young players. Was this something you were asked to do, or did you do it on your own initiative?

When I came up from the youth team to the first team, there were players who looked after me. Later, I also wanted to help those young players. They shouldn't put pressure on themselves — they just need to enjoy playing football.

I'm happy to help new players because I can speak multiple languages. If they need anything, I'll help them. I also act as an interpreter during team meetings. No one asked me to do this — it all comes from my own initiative.

At Bayern Munich, Thomas Müller was the one who kept everyone together in the dressing room. How important is a person like that in such a large dressing room?

A person like that is always very important. When you join a new club, you first need to understand how things normally work and what everyone is thinking. So if someone can explain all of this to you, that's truly valuable. For example, when you make a mistake, he will tell you, "No problem, you can try this way instead." Having someone like that around also helps relieve psychological pressure.

Do you see yourself as someone who creates space for others on your team?

Everything is for the team. Everyone needs to feel comfortable and be able to show their full abilities. Because if you want to win the most important trophy, you need the strength of every single person.

I'll do my best to help everyone perform as well as they can. For me, that's certain.

You still need to learn German. Until now, how have you communicated with everyone in the dressing room?

I speak Dutch, so I understand German a little. Our dressing room is very international. Some teammates speak French, others speak Spanish. Most of us speak English. So language isn't a problem for me. I can communicate with everyone.

What role does language play when you integrate into a new team or new culture?

Language is absolutely crucial. When you join a new club, you really want to be able to communicate with your teammates, coaches, and everyone around you — otherwise you'll be isolated. That also affects your confidence. So being able to connect with others is truly very important.

You're always willing to take responsibility, not just on the pitch. You chose the number 34 jersey to honour Abdelhak Nouri. He collapsed during a friendly match for Ajax and later suffered permanent brain damage. You were close to him before his accident, even though you didn't know him well before. Why do you feel so connected to him?

What happened to Abdelhak really broke my heart. My mother and I have spoken about it many times, and visiting sick people is also part of my Islamic faith. My connection with Abdelhak's family came through my agent. My agent works with Abdelhak's brother. Our relationship has grown closer every day, and it's the same for our families. We even spend our free time together.

Every time I see Abdelhak, we share joyful moments. For me, this happiness is wonderful if it can help improve his condition.

How did Abdelhak react when you told him you were transferring to Bayern Munich?

Abdelhak can't speak anymore. He communicates with others through his eyes. It was very clear how happy he was for me. I even let him decide which number I should wear at Bayern Munich. Because he chose 34, I chose that number.

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