Rivaldo Quotes

There was interest from clubs in Italy and England, I believe. But I've never been attracted by the way they play in Italy. Staying in Spain was always my preference.

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.

I wanted to stay in the Premier League, and Chelsea was a great opportunity for me.

I was very excited about the possibility of playing for Spurs and in England. I would like to thank the club for their efforts in trying to sign me.

I'm a big fan of the Premier League, but you can't say no when a club like Milan come knocking.

When I was sold from Real Madrid to Inter, I would have preferred to have remained in Spain.

AC Milan will always be a great team.

Torino is a city that breathes football.

Yes, in 1983, I had the opportunity to sign for Liverpool.

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.

Do I hope Batshuayi comes to Tottenham? Yes, of course. He has a lot of qualities.

Barcelona is a fantastic football club, and I don't think there are many players who would be able to say no to them.

When it became clear that I couldn't stay at Bayern I thought about going to play in Spain or Italy. Fiorentina came forward, they were looking for a striker, and everything happened very quickly.

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.

The Champions League without Milan is not the Champions League.

A season with Fiorentina in Serie A? I could certainly try again.

Pellegrini was the biggest factor for me to be joining West Ham.

It was amazing to have Mourinho call me, even though I'd been warned before how he would appeal to me. I listened to his arguments about why I should move to United. But at that time I was hesitant between staying at Leicester or leaving for Chelsea.

It's a massive honour for me to be playing for Juventus.

I knew about Inter's history, and it's beautiful to be part of such a glorious and well organised club.

I think when I played at Juventus, that was the best team.

I'd love to play at Wembley. It's special for Barca - and for everyone in football.

I would say that Juventus is a myth not only in Italy, because it's the most loved team in Italy, but also around the world. And it has been in my family since birth.

Once Liverpool had asked me to sign again, there was no hesitation.