Real Madrid is much more than I expected. I love waking up in the morning and going to Valdebebas.
I had some very good years at Madrid.
We know the history of players at Real Madrid and things are not easy at that club.
I'd like to manage in England at some point. My wife wouldn't like the weather; she's from Barcelona and likes the sun. It would depend on the team and the football they played.
My three seasons in Villarreal have been magnificent, and I'm sad to leave.
Madrid always opens its doors to great players.
Of course El Clasico is a great night, but I don't have an overwhelming desire to play in that game.
Xavi playing 750 games for Barcelona is a lot.
For a player it's an amazing experience to be at Real Madrid. I matured a lot there, principally as a person.
Madrid are a great club and were the challenge I sought after my long and successful Bayern career.
I'd like to be a few years at Sevilla, I hope to find a family in this team.
I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.
It's typical at Real Madrid that we often seem to be going through a revolution.
At Madrid, I was only used for important matches.
When I arrived at Atletico, at that point they were not so strong.
I always said I just wanted an opportunity with Madrid, and that has come.
It is always special to play at the Santiago Bernabeu.
If I receive a phone call from Real Madrid, I won't answer.
Whoever says Real Madrid are dead is always proved wrong in the long term.
Not many players would turn down a chance to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona, as they're right at the top the tree in terms of football.
Madrid is a club with very high demands.
I have always had sympathy for Atletico Madrid because, among other things, I have friends there, and my father always liked Atletico.
I was very young when I was with Real Madrid and in some ways 'appreciated it and in others I didn't.
