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.

I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we'll have good relationship in the future, too.

When I came to England, I was dreaming about winning titles.

Spurs will always have a place in my heart.

I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.

It's an honor to be at the biggest club in the world.

I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.

I've seen a great deal of hardship in my life.

I have met him a few times. What can I say - Maradona is one of the best players in football history.

The most important thing is how the season ends.

I want to thank all the people at Tottenham. I had four great years there, and I enjoyed every moment. I want to thank everyone who made my life enjoyable in London.

I can say I am playing some of the best football of my career at 31. So maybe I can play better as I get older.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

I don't like to compare players, particularly to myself.

Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.

Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, 'Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'

The Nations League is a great competition.

I have to keep working hard and improving every day.

Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.

We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.

Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.