From the day I arrived, I could see City's project was destined to be a success and the club would grow - but I didn't think it would be quite so fast.

I am a special footballer, and I need to be happy when I'm playing.

I used the bus when I was growing up in Brazil. I don't want to diminish anyone who travels on the bus, but I haven't done that for a long time.

Sometimes I am questioned why I play better for the national squad than at Manchester City. I am the same at both places, but City is one team, and the Brazil national squad is another.

I'm blessed in that I have a family that has always helped me in everything I ever needed.

I feel happy here and want to stay in Milan for ten seasons and then retire at the age of 36.

I don't regret the decision to leave Madrid, only the way that I left, which wasn't the best.

I saw United matches on TV as a kid in Sao Paulo. I loved watching Ruud van Nistelrooy. He was a hero for me because of the way he scored goals in all competitions.

Winning a derby is always a beautiful thing.

I want to win the Scudetto.

Of course I would like to play for Barcelona. Who wouldn't?

I am footballer, not a public relations person.

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.

Real are the best club in the world. Any footballer dreams about playing there, and I am no different.

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.

I have played for the national team many times, so I am used to good things - and bad things - being said about me.

You can only be content with winning.

The Premier League is very strong, physical football, and I am not a strong player.

It is terrible to be injured; you want to return to playing football.

I have always had a good relationship with Real Madrid fans, and I feel dear to them.

I want to be king of Manchester City.

Kaka is a personal friend to me.

I know some people expected me to be a Ballon d'Or winner.

In Brazil, I didn't have it easy growing up.

Roberto Mancini did not make the most of me.

At Real Madrid, I learned a will to win.

At Madrid, I was only used for important matches.

I want to win the World Cup. I want to be the world's number one.

The national team has always been a priority for me.

It is a physical game here in England, but I can cope with it.

I played in England for a year and a half, and I know how English teams play - very well.

United are a club known all around the world. No matter where you grow up, if you love football, then you'll know about Manchester United.

At City, when I was playing, I knew that at some point, the substitution board would go up, and I was going to come off because the manager didn't have trust in me. Then, you start to lose your confidence on the pitch.

The family is the foundation of everything.

The city of Madrid is a beautiful city, and my family loved living there.

Rio Ferdinand is the hardest opponent I have faced - strong and quick. He didn't kick you. He was so classy. I could do all my step-overs, but he would watch the ball and tackle so immaculately. He only got the ball.

I am enjoying playing English football. It is very beautiful. With every game I play, I feel more comfortable.

I am very happy at Manchester City, and I intend to continue playing here for a long time.

The language of football is universal. You don't need to speak the local lingo in order to be able to communicate with a ball.

I came to Manchester City because I see them growing and getting bigger. Can they be as big as Real Madrid? Yes, I hope so.

I liked Manchester, the club, the restaurants... but let us not forget the discotecas.

Football is all about having fun.

I hope to make history at the club and become one of the great heroes of Manchester City.

In every dressing room in the world, players say things to each other after a defeat, and then it gets forgotten.

People expect that you will play well and score a lot of goals, but it is not always possible.

My dream is Chelsea. They are great, and my objective is to play there.

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.

Guangzhou Evergrande is a very unique club.

I dream of playing in the English league.