I play for the love of football, not for the money.
There was an image of me as a party guy. And yes, I liked to party.
I play football like I dance.
I don't regret the decision to leave Madrid, only the way that I left, which wasn't the best.
It's not easy to say no to a club like Barcelona. They are European champions, they're in a lovely city, and I like Spain a lot.
Unfortunately, my departure from Madrid was not pleasant, but those things are in the past, and I have learned a lot and matured.
In Spain, they go to the stadium and treat it like going to the theatre. In England, they go to support their team, to scream and shout, and do everything they can. I love that.
I am a special footballer, and I need to be happy when I'm playing.
My dream is Chelsea. They are great, and my objective is to play there.
I'm blessed in that I have a family that has always helped me in everything I ever needed.
I owe a lot to playing on the street. And what was even better than playing on the street was playing football with my friends in the local graveyard. It was fantastic. We forgot what the time was and didn't even go home for our meals.
I am Brazilian, and I can't offer my best performance if I'm not happy in every aspect of life.
Since I've been in Manchester, people recognise me all the time in the city. And they have been very kind to me.
I know what I'm worth, and I don't feel I should be talked about as currency for someone else.
Manchester is a sensational venue for football but an awful place to live... the winter, the cold and the dark nights. It's very hard for a young Brazilian.
Real are the best club in the world. Any footballer dreams about playing there, and I am no different.
I dream of playing in the English league.
I've played three seasons at Real Madrid; I've given my all. I've scored goals, I've won two leagues, and that's not easy.
Kaka is fantastic and has so much ability. He is strong, intelligent, and fast.
I hope to make history at the club and become one of the great heroes of Manchester City.
