Andrea Pirlo Quotes

In 2006 I ended up at Chelsea on a free transfer, so Bayern did not see a euro for me.

It does not bother me that £60m has been paid for me. I come here to work and play for the club and to do the best I can for Manchester United.

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.

When Martin O'Neill spent £9m on me to take me to Villa, it was a massive boost.

Rivaldo was fundamental for me accepting the challenge in Bunyodkor.

In 2000, with Tardelli at the helm, I really thought about leaving Inter. I had an agreement with Real Madrid and everything was ready for me to move to Spain.

Many clubs wanted to know when I was leaving Inter, and Liverpool was one of those clubs, so people were surprised I chose Galatasaray.

If you ask me if I would like to see Isco in Barcelona, I would say yes.

A move away from Arsenal did not fall through because I had no offers to move.

I like the Italian giants, and Spain is attractive, but when I heard that Manchester United were in the frame, I was very flattered. Nonetheless, I want to reiterate that Udinese is a great place, and I am happy here.

I think Eden has the qualities and talent to play in England. On his day, he can make the difference for his team.

If I would have had the absolute will, I would have been a starting XI player at Barcelona or would have played 10 years for Real Madrid or Manchester United.

To be realistic, the big Dutch clubs cannot afford me. That's not because of my wages; it's the transfer fee.

Malaga were the club that bid the hardest for me, and they were the first, too. When Villarreal told me that they wanted to sell me, I chose them.

When you hear Liverpool want you, you call your agent back in about five seconds.

I am not a mercenary. Milan was my home. They made a good deal, though. They signed me for 10 million euros and sold me for 42 million euros.

I would never have left Everton for anybody but an ambitious football club. And I thought Manchester United would have given me that opportunity.

I was never close to signing for Manchester United, no.

Paul Pogba cost Manchester United €105 million. Does he play like this?

Leaving Manchester United? That was not complicated.

I had good times with Juventus but when you are offered the chance to come to Real at almost 33 years of age it is a great opportunity.

I am honoured by Juve's interest in my services.

I would have been happy to play in Holland for a big club, but I can see the point of selling me to an English club. It's very simple: Dutch clubs are not going to spend £16m on a player like me.

My absolute dream would be to play for Manchester United and help them reach the goals they have.

The wrong team wanted me, by the way - of course United. I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer, but for me, it was not the right club and not the right moment.