Gerard Deulofeu Quotes

There is some right old rubbish talked about Gareth Bale's time with me at Tottenham. Was I ever going to sell Bale? No. Was I going to loan him? No.

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

I actually had the chance to sign for Newcastle before I went to West Ham; I didn't in the end because they had got rid of their reserve team. There were a few clubs interested but I liked what West Ham had to offer and never regretted signing for them, I loved it straight away.

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

But I think that if a club like Barcelona sign a player, it is because he has the right qualities.

From a footballer's point of view, if you want to choose a football club, then Arsenal is right up there with the best.

A player's mind, body and soul have to be right to get the best out of them, and if a player no longer wants to be at a club then the club should try and get the best deal they can and let the player move on.

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.

It's Chelsea and you will always have competition for places here.

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

Juventus rejected an offer from Barcelona for me. It was a big offer, and that means I'm an important player for the club, and I have to thank them for that.

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.

I'm not sure about English football to be honest with you. There's a lot of politics down there and I'm not sure it's just about your attributes on the park. If it was I'd still be down there.

Real Madrid's interest? Yes, it's true, Real Madrid were interested in me. It was an honour and pleasure for me, it means that I have worked well in these years.

Transfer fees don't show which player is better. It's only a number necessary for a club to get a player.

It was strange joining Chelsea, but when I signed, I knew I would be loaned out to a team. They had, like, a five-year plan for me.

It will be a tough task to break into the first team at Chelsea.

The only regret I can have is that Inter sold a player that is now completely recovered. I said many times that I wouldn't have left Inter without showing who I was. But then they sold me.

The main factor in joining Arsenal was meeting with Arsene Wenger and to hear what his plans were for me.

River? They are a very strong club, and I don't think there would be many players that would reject the opportunity to play there.

I'm absolutely aware of the great effort Juventus Football Club has made to bring me here.

It is clear that whenever you receive offers, or there are talks about interest of other clubs, it's because you are doing well at your club.

I come to Fulham on loan, they haven't paid anything for me. I'm just here to play football and they see that I want to give everything. I get the feeling that they give me something so that I can be at my best.

I chose Chelsea because I spoke with the manager here and when I did that, I felt the capacity of the manager and that is why I made my decision. And of course I like Premier League football and that is why I decided to stay in the Premier League.