Malik Tillman has opened up on how superstar Robert Lewandowski has helped his development as he discussed a positional change after being coached by Miroslav Klose.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been busy in the transfer market to date at Rangers, particularly in the last week or so, with four new faces in the door. John Souttar joined on a pre-contract earlier this year and made his switch when the transfer window opened, while Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo have all recently put pen to paper.
Bayern Munich youngster Tillman is set to become the fifth summer arrival with reports suggesting a season-long loan deal has been agreed between the two clubs. He won't have much time to settle with huge Champions League qualifiers on the horizon for the Ibrox men and the start of the Premiership season as they bid to win the league back from Celtic. But he would arrive in Glasgow having received pointers and tips from one of the best in the world in front of goal while he also revealed the influence Germany legend Klose has had in changing him from being in midfield to a striker as he described himself as 'versatile'.
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Tillman said: "Lewy’s numbers speak for themselves. You can learn a lot from him. For example, his ambition and his professionalism.
"He always gives 100 per cent and he has also helped a young player like me in my development.
"Outside of Bayern, I like to watch Paul Pogba. I really like his style of play and I also learn a thing or two from him.
"I still have a long way to go to make it as a player and I still have to work on myself a lot.
"I changed from being a midfielder to a striker when I was coached by Miroslav Klose. Basically, I'm versatile. I prefer to play as a No.10. But I will play where the coach needs me.
"Unfortunately, last season I suffered a cruciate injury and that hampered my progress. It was a setback at first, but I worked hard on myself and now I'm trying to take the chance again."
Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann is also a huge fan of the 20-year-old describing his qualities as 'unbelievable' and a player who will 'make his mark in the game.'
He said: "He's a highly talented striker. He has unbelievable qualities when it comes to scoring goals. He has the gift of being able to make space for himself.
"There are aspects of his game he can improve, such as he needs to be more active in pressing. But I predict a great future for him. Malik is a player who will make his mark in the game.
"He is technically and physically strong and his ability to assert himself in one-on-one situations makes him very dangerous. He keeps his calm and composure in front of the goal. Physically, he is surprisingly robust too.
"For him, it's now about working hard on himself every day and drawing attention to himself with good performances and goals."
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