Jerome Boateng has revealed that he has never watched back the 2014 World Cup final, which Germany won against Argentina.
Mario Gotzeâs extra-time goal was enough to down Lionel Messi and Co. which gave the Germans their first senior international title since Euro 96.
Despite becoming a world champion that night in Rio de Janeiro, Boateng says the time to savour the moment will come once his playing days are over.
âI havenât watched the final,â he told Goal. âI didnât watch the World Cup because I want to enjoy it when Iâm older and look back. I wanted to set new goals because if you say: âOh Iâm world championâ, you donât grow and you donât keep your level.â
Boateng has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Bayern Munich since moving back from Manchester City in 2011, including the 2013 Champions League at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund.
The World Cup represents the pinnacle for the centre back but he is not the type to wallow in the glory of his achievements.
âOf course itâs the biggest thing that you can reach,â Boateng said. âFor me personally I was super happy of course, it was very emotional but I put it very quick behind me. I didnât think every day Iâm world champion, Iâm world champion, not at all.â
Germany are back in action against Brazil on Tuesday night, the team they defeated 7-1 in the World Cup semi-finals four years ago. Joachim Lowâs world champions have been drawn alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea for the summer tournament in Russia.