I’ve never been a hero at gymnastics.

I think life in London is good.

I think London is an amazing city. It’s really nice to live in London. I think it is a multicultural city; there is a lot to do, great restaurants

You have to do the tactics to win games because if you have good organization and know what to do, you’ll know where the weaknesses are in the opponent.

When I came to England, everyone told me that I’d get the hits, so I was prepared for that

I’ve played against Messi a lot of times, and I’ve already conceded goals through my legs with him.

It is very tough in England. Every away game is hard, of course. And normally, if you’re a big club like Chelsea, you’re supposed to win games at home against smaller clubs. But in England, that’s not the case. We must play well every game.

A lot of things the press say are nonsense.

Me, I like playing in England.

If you play a final and win it, you get that feeling to win trophies, and you want to win more and more and more

For goalkeepers, the better years, they say, come from the age of 27 or 28.

It’s one of my stronger points claiming high balls. I’m tall, so that helps me. If you’re a smaller goalkeeper, crosses in England are even harder.

When I arrived at Atletico, at that point they were not so strong.

I remember people saying that Atletico wanted me, that they are a big team, and that it will be a big challenge for me. I don’t know why, but I just felt really prepared for it, really confident. I went there and tried to do my best in training as well as learn the language really quickly. That was important, I think

Winning a trophy would be a good way to finish a bad season in a positive way. But I’m not obsessed by the fact I have to win a trophy every year – it’s a nice thing, but I know it’s sometimes impossible.

It’s nice to win a trophy every season and say every year, ‘OK, I won something.’

When you get injured for a long time, it’s not nice because you are out of the team and not involved anymore

Me, I like playing in England

If you play for a team like Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or PSG, the aim is always to win the Champions League.

If you play a final and win it, you get that feeling to win trophies, and you want to win more and more and more.

I wish Atleti the best.;

I want to win the title with Chelsea

When I left Spain, I had it very clear in my mind that I would return one day

I consider myself half Spanish

If you want to have that winning feeling, it’s best to keep on winning.

I feel very good at Atletico, and being here allows me to play in the Champions League

I have made a lot of progress, above all in speed, reflexes, and experience.

Of course you don’t want to concede a goal in any game.

If the coach on the sidelines is not that strong, transmitting the kind of spirit he has, players won’t always handle it well. Life becomes difficult. But, with Mourinho, everything is good. He knows when to be among his players, as ‘one of us’ making jokes as a friend, and when to be strong and distant, even severe

I’d watch Edwin van der Sar and try and steal things with my eyes from how he played, because he wasn’t all muscles and was a similar build to me.

The weakest point is between the legs for a goalkeeper.

If you excel, there will always be teams interested in signing the biggest players.

I have the biggest respect for Petr Cech. He is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, so I think putting him and me in the same team is not the healthiest thing in the world.

You see it everywhere in football: when results are not there, then the first guy who has to go is the manager. It’s not always the managers; sometimes it’s also the players who we have to blame.

The Premier League is different to Spain.

It was so nice to see that the Chelsea supporters appreciated my talent and my work at Atletico.

When I joined Chelsea, I had to replace Petr Cech. I still talk to him today; he’s a friend

When you’re a kid, there is always a club that catches your attention.

I love playing there… I like Atletico.

Madrid and London are great.

I love living in London.

For Buffon, I hear he trains less on the field, and he is more focused on keeping his muscles strong

As a goalkeeper, you want to play

Rumours affect any club where things are going badly.

I am not afraid of anyone.

You want to win everything that’s possible, starting with the League Cup

My first days in London were not easy

Atletico was a real group of friends. We went out together, and my teammates taught me a language I did not know at all when I arrived. When I left, I cried

Since I left Atleti, I have improved my game with my feet considerably, and I have matured a lot as a person.

As soon as you make a mistake, you’re killed by the press.

Since the first minute, I fell in love with Spain – the people, the way of life, the food. I have kept up the late dinners, the siesta, and most of the television I watch is Spanish.

I want to win. I think everyone feels that way.

I do not want to be sitting on the bench

Everybody wants to play in Europe, and if you’re in the rhythm of playing a game every three or four days, sometimes you can play better, even though it’s harder at the end of the season.

With what I’ve already achieved in my career – winning trophies and playing in finals, important matches against Real Madrid and Barcelona, winning the Europa League and the Super Cup, and in the Champions League – sometimes you’ve earned the right to say something.

I think a goalkeeper has to participate at the back of the defence and come off the line to play.

In the media, they’re always talking about money. I’m not denying that it plays a role, but everything has to be in its right place.

I love my children to death.

There is no reason not to be happy at Chelsea.

At first sight, Shane Long is just a short striker, but he’s good in the air; he’s quick, very dangerous, has good feet, and scores goals

When I was younger, I bought ‘FIFA’ every year, and I still play now, so to be on the cover would be amazing.

It’s a great feeling to be champion of Spain

It is difficult to begin with Atletico, because there is pressure from the fans, because they are accustomed to a very good goalkeeper, but I have no fear of that. I play my game.

The Premier League is very difficult

Nobody is guaranteed to be a starter; thinking that would be a mistake.

When I saw Iker play at the beginning, what most caught my attention is that a goalkeeper of 18 could stand the pressure of the Bernabeu. He had to be very strong.

Some players are more concentrated on what they will do after their football career and want to make sure their lives are financially settled. I prefer to play in big teams earn a little less money and win trophies

To be on the bench is not the nicest thing

As a player, you always want to win prizes.

Everyone knows how much and how hard we train. If I hope to continue goalkeeping until I am 36 or 37, then you have to think about how I train.

My personal situation is related to the city of Madrid. My two children live there with their mum.

I will try to show in every game that I am one of the best keepers in the world

It is a childhood dream to be in the World Cup