I've known Mark Hughes for half a lifetime. We joined Barcelona in the same summer of 1986, played together under Terry Venables and Luis Aragones, and have kept in touch ever since.
I'm delighted to be joining City. It didn't take much persuasion from Mark Hughes; they are heading in the direction I want to go. There is great potential here.
I think my best spell in terms of personal performance was in 2004 - but the best team was under Mark Hughes with Elano.
Mark Hughes at his very best: he loves to feel people right behind him.
At City I went back there on the basis of playing for manager Mark Hughes.
Mark Hughes convinced me to come to Stoke, he has helped me and showed his trust in me from the beginning.
I respect Mark Hughes, and I respect what he has done for me.
I think Mark Hughes is the type of manager people want to play for.
Growing up, I supported Manchester United, and my hero was Mark Hughes.
Fulham wanted me when I was 16. They were in the Premier League at the time with Mark Hughes, and I was close to going.
I know it didn't always go so well under Mark Hughes but it wasn't as if he didn't give me a chance or anything. He really did.
I'm excited about working with Mark Hughes and building a good relationship with him.
I have respected every manager I have played under, but if you can't learn from someone like Mark Hughes, it is going to be hard for you.
