My father is strong in his legs, and I think I get that from him. I am stronger there than in my upper body, but that is what gives me a low centre of gravity. It makes it harder for opponents to get me off the ball.

We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don't want to be compared to anyone.

After four seasons with Tottenham, where I had grown as much as possible, I needed new challenges for the sake of improving.

My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.

Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.

Tottenham is the club that first gave me my opportunity to play in one of the strongest leagues in the world.

For what Ronaldo's achieved, he's amazing; he's a great team-mate.

The team is the most important thing.

I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.

The Premier League is the best competition in the world, and it's not easy to win a league with great teams like Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal as rivals.

Zlatan is one of the best strikers in the modern generation.

When you win something, once, twice, three times, and you have that feeling, that pushes you forward again. You want to win more and more and more.

My emotions, when I think about the time I spent at Spurs, are always really positive.

You must never give up and have faith in yourself.

When you play a semi-final, it is impossible to be tired. You know how much is at stake.

Jelavic improved massively going to the Premier League. He was great for Rangers, but Premier League is different: faster and more physical. He is perfect for the Premier League, has everything to succeed.

I had a nice childhood, even though I grew up in hotels.

I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.

When the war started, we became refugees, and it was a really tough time. I was six years old. These were really hard times. I remember them vividly, but it's not something you want to remember or think about.

I guess I'm just not that comfortable talking about myself.

I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was Ivan Rakitic, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.

Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.

All I dreamed of when I became a footballer was to play for a club as big as Real Madrid. It's maybe the most famous and best club in the history of football.

I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.

My thing is to play as well as I can possibly can.

I want to stay in London. I am very happy here, and so are my family. I like the city.

The war made me stronger; it was a very hard time for me and my family. I don't want to drag that with me forever, but I don't want to forget about it, either.

It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

You can't expect to score lots of goals in every game; football isn't like that.

My one regret is that I didn't win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.

Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.

As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.

No individual can do it all on their own.

Cristiano Ronaldo respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.

This is Real Madrid, and I understand there is great pressure for new signings to succeed here.

You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.

For me, the team is always more important.

I enjoyed every moment with Tottenham. But in one moment, you feel you need to take a step forward, to go to a higher level.

I have great memories of Tottenham. I spent four great years there with a lot of emotions, with a lot of love from the club and the fans.

I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.

In Madrid, the demand is maximum, and you have to always be at the top. If you are not, doubts come.

I want to be able to help the coach and team as much as I can.

Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.

My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.

Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.

Mourinho asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.

Two goals away from home is very good.

I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.

I knew sooner or later I would show my quality and show to everyone why I'm here, why Real made such an effort to bring me here.

Individual awards are important, but I am not obsessed with them.