Sometimes, a player and a coach can have a different opinion. In the end, the best interest of the end, the best interest of the club has to be kept in mind.
There was interest from clubs in Italy and England, I believe. But I've never been attracted by the way they play in Italy. Staying in Spain was always my preference.
I have always wanted to play at clubs like Barcelona. It's a great club. Any player would be happy for them to show an interest.
A lot of people talk about clubs but if something happens the club will know and will inform me. If one club wants to buy me we will have to sit together to take the decision.
There were a lot of clubs interested in me - a lot, really. But Manchester United appeared and didn't go away. They absolutely wanted me, and it happened.
Many clubs wanted to know when I was leaving Inter, and Liverpool was one of those clubs, so people were surprised I chose Galatasaray.
Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.
If you hear big clubs are interested, it's always nice to know people appreciate what you do, but when Tottenham said, 'We want him,' I didn't have to think twice.
For me it was massive there was interest from Manchester United. To sign for such a club was important to me in my football career.
When a club like Milan is interested, there are not many players who would say 'no.'
Real Madrid's interest? Yes, it's true, Real Madrid were interested in me. It was an honour and pleasure for me, it means that I have worked well in these years.
When a club shows interest and a manager wants you it is always nice.
It's nice there are a lot of big clubs that are interested in me, but if one of those is Barcelona, that's special.
It's always a pleasure to know clubs like Chelsea, with their ambitious owner, are interested in you.
They wanted to play me central midfield when I was at Aston Villa, so that's why we left. Things were going good at Coventry, but then scouts from Manchester United and different clubs around England were watching me, and I don't think Coventry liked that.
I had enquiries from Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester United, and I considered them.
It is clear that whenever you receive offers, or there are talks about interest of other clubs, it's because you are doing well at your club.
Arsenal were really interested in me for a long time, and I think that I fit into the football Arsenal play.
In 2008 or 2009, every big club wanted me: Juventus, Inter, Milan, Barca, Real, Chelsea, Manchester.
With Arsenal there was an interest but not a big as other clubs. That is why I didn't go to Arsenal and went to Chelsea.
