Mauro Icardi Quotes

I have the privilege on playing at Real Madrid, which is a dream.

Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.

It is a source of great pride to have played 100 matches for a club as prestigious as Real Madrid.

When I signed for Real Madrid, it was like a dream.

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

Madrid are a great club and were the challenge I sought after my long and successful Bayern career.

Everyone dreams of playing for Madrid, but we all know that it can be life or death.

I work hard every day to earn more minutes, but I am aware of where I am. I am at the best club in the world, and I am happy at Real Madrid.

If you have Real to face, you have to think about them - they are one of the best teams in the world.

At City I went back there on the basis of playing for manager Mark Hughes.

When you are asked to play for Arsenal, and for the first-team at that, it is very hard to say no.

When I talk to my colleagues from the national team, they always talk to me about Real Madrid.

I never wanted to leave Real Madrid.

When the chance came to join a great club like Liverpool, I weighed up my options and it was obviously the best move for me.

I'd have signed for Real in a heartbeat. They're a club with more glamour than Milan; more prospects, more appeal, more everything. They strike fear in their opponents, whoever they happen to be.

Real Madrid are always after the best talent.

Chelsea is a top club, and I have many friends there, but you cannot turn down the chance to join Manchester United.

I received many offers - namely from Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Milan - but I preferred the tranquillity of playing for Fiorentina.

It was an honor to be invited to visit Real Madrid's training ground and meet Raul, Ronaldo, Kaka, and all the other footballers that play for such a successful team.

I'm no David Beckham.

My first option is always to triumph at Real Madrid. After that, you never know what can happen.

People say I should go to Real Madrid or Barcelona, but my team is Las Palmas.

I am thrilled to be signing for City and can't wait to get started.

When you leave Real Madrid - a famous club worldwide - it's normal to get criticism.

I always said I just wanted an opportunity with Madrid, and that has come.