Top 60 Oscar Quotes

If people want to say I seem too nice to be a footballer, that’s good. It’s just the way I am.

In Brazil, there is a different type of football, but I think I am seen as an elegant type of ball player, who is creating for other people.

I’m flattered PSG are thinking about me, but I’m happy at Chelsea.

It’s been a very successful time for me here at Chelsea.

Sometimes it can be more difficult to play in Europe, as you are playing against the very best players, but I like the big games.

A month before signing for Chelsea I was very close to doing so with Real Madrid as Mourinho said he wanted me.

I am pretty sure that in the future the Chinese league will be one of the best leagues in the world.

Religion is an important part of life and culture in Brazil, very important to us as Brazilians.

Although I was only 25 years old, I had been at Chelsea for five years. So, I was there long enough.

It was just great to wear the Brazil shirt in the senior team for the first time. I’d already worn it before playing for various age groups in the youth teams but it’s very different playing for the Brazilian first team.

I think the Chinese clubs put up a lot of money for the players who go to China, to make the Chinese league stronger.

The transfer was good for me, good for Chelsea, good for Shanghai, and I’m so happy to come to the Chinese Super League.

A lot of people told me not to come to the Premier League because of the physical demands, especially if I came straight from Brazil to England. But it’s not been like that.

Didier is a Chelsea legend and a senior player. I am happy for him to take the 11 and for me to take the 8.

I arrived at the age of 19, 20 and remained five years at Chelsea.

I spent a lot of time in the national team and I love playing for my country.

The fans are really good in China – not only Shanghai; wherever I go, everybody who stops me is super nice.

Upon his arrival at Chelsea, Mourinho spoke to me. He gives me confidence and I’m trying to return all such support on the pitch.

They have different styles. Scolari is used to coaching national teams and Mourinho clubs. Both are very successful. They are professionals as well as winners.

Didier was always an idol.

I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.

There are teams I like a lot like Inter and AC Milan, so I’d think about going to the Italian league.

The big games against big opponents, those are the best games to play in.

Chelsea is one of the best clubs in the world, so I don’t see why I would think of leaving.

I’ve have always known that Felipao has trust in me, that’s not new. And I showed on the field that he can keep trusting me.

Every football player, or every person who works, wants to earn money to help their families.

If I go to Chelsea it will be a dream come true.

I know that I have to try get better every day.

I chose Chelsea because I always wanted to play in Europe for one of the biggest clubs. And I’m glad I did.

Felipao is one of the best coaches in the world.

Definitely the aim is to be champions.

As a player, I’m a combination of my father and my uncle. People back home say that they were such good players and that I remind them of them both.

I think the Brazilian people are very fond of Neymar for the fact that he stayed at Santos for so long and stayed in Brazil. That’s very cool for him.

All Brazilian players have this dream. I have, like everybody, the dream to play in Europe and the Premier League.

Playing for Chelsea doesn’t compare to the pressure of playing for Brazil because we’ve won the World Cup five times. It’s not only a massive country but football is part of the culture. They always want you to win, so you can never have an off-day.

4-3-3 is better for me because I can score more goals, and also create more and tackle in midfield which I like to do to help the team.

I used to watch English football on TV when I was younger in Brazil. I already knew it was a dynamic, competitive and fast way of playing. When I got here, I just confirmed all of that.

I arrived very early in Europe.

In the Premier League every team is very good. That’s why it’s very difficult to reach that level.

Everyone knows my quality… and the way I play.

David Luiz is also a great player. More than anything he’s a great guy off the pitch too.

I’m joining Chelsea hopefully to win more titles.

For Internacional I played in several different positions, so I have no problem adapting.

I am one of the pioneers, along with those players who went before me, and I’m coming to China to help the league and help more players get to know this league.

On the pitch there’s no need to talk about his fighting spirit – he always gives 100 per cent in every game. I like Ramires and I admire him a lot.

I played in a city in Brazil where there are only two big clubs and Internacional versus Gremio was unbelievable – the pressure, the team atmosphere and everybody flying on the adrenalin.

When I was talking with Shanghai, I was talking to big clubs from Europe, as well. There was Atletico Madrid, who I almost joined. I liked them very much and what they were offering me at the time. There was also Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. I had some options.

It’s great to play in local derbies.

The Premier League is always difficult – Champions League or not.

Whatever decision I make, somebody will talk good or bad about it, you know?

I can play in any position.

In Brazil, young boys dream of playing in the Champions League and I’m very proud to have realized my dream.

I am so happy to come to the Chinese league.

I have been a midfielder who is a regular goalscorer and scoring 20 in a season was normal for me.

The most important thing is to be happy, regardless of the place.

I came from a social background in Brazil that is very poor. We didn’t have anything.

There are different tactics depending on the opponents we face, and we respect the manager’s choices.

China has incredible financial power and sometimes makes offers that players can’t refuse.

When I was a child I watched the Italian league a lot because there were many Brazilians there.

I love Chelsea and I want to stay here for a long time.