Madrid and London are great.

At Real Madrid, everything gets taken to extremes, as much for the good things as the bad things, so you have to adapt to the way that the press and the fans live through different situations.

In 2009, I accepted the proposal of Real Madrid, but I was completely destroyed there because I could not give what I had given Milan. I was completely lost.

Playing for Madrid is a great challenge.

Even Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won two Ballons d’Or with Real Madrid, receives whistles from the Bernabeu.

For a player it’s an amazing experience to be at Real Madrid. I matured a lot there, principally as a person.

To take on Madrid is a very good experience.

I’m proud to play for Real Madrid because I have fun; when you no longer have fun it’s a sign that it’s time to leave. For now though, I’m happy here at the greatest club in the world.

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

All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I’m so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I’d like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

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

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

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.

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

There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.