Coming to Old Trafford gave me a new lease of life.
Being at Manchester United is a great way to play at the highest level and win trophies with a team that is very closely knitted together.
When I left Ajax in 1999, I travelled to Liverpool and spoke to Houllier. I was shown around Anfield and also met with the chairman and a couple of the players. I thought about it, but when Juventus came to the table, I came to the conclusion that it would be a bigger challenge to play in Italy.
It's always hard the moment you decide to stop playing. It doesn't matter if you're at a small club or a big club: it's the end of your playing career, so that's always going to be a big moment for any player.
You get confidence when you get on a roll. When you are not struggling, and you get your players back, it is bound to make everyone feel better about themselves.
I don't hate the idea of retirement. I am looking forward to it.
Everybody doubts themselves. Every writer doubts themselves, every artist doubts himself, and every football player does.
I am delighted to have signed for Manchester United, one of the most famous clubs in the world.
I would like Ajax to be people's favourite second team. Like in Spain, if you are a Real Madrid fan, then you can't be a Barcelona supporter. It's the same in Italy. But you can be an Ajax fan.