“Milan is marvellous, picturesque, and full of elegance.”
“There is a family atmosphere at Inter, and there are all the ingredients to aim high.”
“Not everything can be perfect.”
“I am not a supporter of juniors increasingly going to top clubs.”
“I want Robinho to stay with Madrid because I think that he is almost the same as Cristiano Ronaldo.”
“Many clubs wanted to know when I was leaving Inter, and Liverpool was one of those clubs, so people were surprised I chose Galatasaray.”
“Why Galatasaray and not Liverpool? Because I am a winner – I play for prizes – so I went to Galatasaray because I thought that I would win more at Galatasaray and be champion than at Liverpool, and I think afterwards that I made the right choice.”
“I have had nice years in Turkey.”
“I think Inter have been very clear: if a good offer comes in, they have to let me go. They don’t want to lose me, but there is a chance they will let me go.”
“My wife Yolanthe and I love Inter, the Italian fans, and Italy.”
“When I was sold from Real Madrid to Inter, I would have preferred to have remained in Spain.”
“I love Inter with all my heart, but God will decide where my future will be.”
“It’s nice to have someone at the helm who can give you piece of mind and does not panic.”
“It would be bad for the squad if one player had a much higher salary than the rest.”
“Cristiano is a great player with incredible quality, and if he joins Madrid, then he will be welcomed.”
“The Inter fans have always treated me very well.”
“I had fun in my second year with Inter and was satisfied, even if we didn’t win everything.”
“Who cares about the Golden Boot? I want the golden cup.”
“I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but Yolanthe was, and I wanted to get more involved in her religion.”
“We have a priest at Inter Milan and a chapel at the training ground. That is where I was baptised and confirmed into the church.”
“Religion has given me a new drive in life. Life feels a lot easier than it ever did before.”
“If I don’t feel good in myself, I pray, and I can throw off those bad feelings.”
“To play along alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, or Franck Ribery is an honour for any footballer.”
“I only want to be a player who can help Madrid return to their rightful place in football.”
“I’m not happy, because I’m not at the level I want to be.”
“I want to play well; only then can I be happy.”
“I lost confidence, and since then, I can’t find my rhythm. I am training phenomenally and will continue trying.”
“I talk a lot with my team-mates.”
“Jose Mourinho was a very good coach.”
“I’ve worked with a lot of good coaches, so I would be stupid if I did not pick anything up.”
“I kept track of everything Mourinho did, from his training methods to his tactical analysis – I have it all stored on my computer. I want to be a manager like him in the future.”
“It is possible to sign many great players, but you cannot buy a team.”
“I am very happy to be at a club like Inter.”
“I want to play for titles.”
“I know how much football is loved in Turkey. I will make the Galatasaray fans very proud and very happy.”
“It is absolutely fantastic to have become Netherlands’ most-capped player.”
“I always found new challenges in my career.”
“Nice is a very beautiful city, but I came only for the sport.”
“The older I get, the better I feel.”
“I have long played No. 10.”
“Things are very good at Inter. I love the club and also the Italian people and the Italian culture. It suits me.”
“When I left for Qatar, I knew, of course, that this could have an impact on my career as an international.”
“I realised how big the Galatasaray community is after arriving at the airport. I am very happy and proud that I will play for such a big club.”
“Why did I not join one of the top five clubs in Europe? Because I am no longer one of the top five players around, and neither are Inter among the five best clubs.”
“Being compared to Hagi is an honor.”
“I love big matches.”
“I want to play against Besiktas.”
“We don’t need a psychologist with the Dutch team; we are grown-up men. The ones who have a problem with other players or the manager should tell them face-to-face. That is the only psychology we need.”
“We have to stop living on little islands. We must all go for the same goal, be united, or face the consequences.”
“I have a very good feeling at Inter, and I don’t want to let them down after winning everything and losing Jose Mourinho.”
“I am happy at Inter and feel like part of the group.”
“In Spain and Italy, they like it when you win with good football, but winning without is appreciated.”
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