It's in the DNA of River fans to prefer attractive and technical football with plenty of possession. I noticed that quickly, and I was made aware just how important that was to River fans, and so I tried to adapt with my characteristics and ability.
I like offensive, technical, and quick football - exactly in the style of Arsenal.
In Spain, everything's more tactical, more technical, with more possession. In Germany, it's more physical; it's about the runs you make, the counterattacks, and the German mentality is unique: whatever the score, you go to the 90th minute.
I've said in the past that I'd like to play in Spain one day, because it is a league that is good technically and where you get a lot of touches on the ball, which is my style.
Dortmund's style of football really suits me.
I have always said that the BVB style is exactly how I want to play football.
Everyone is different but I love to watch that type of football: the clever players, the technical players. The beautiful game.
There is a part of football I would describe as 'serious' and one part I would describe as more 'playful,' i.e. more technical.
Cruyff's idea was, quite literally, to play football - nothing more, nothing less. His idea of how football should be played was based not on controlling the opponent, but on the ball and the game.
European teams have always shied away from South American football. They struggle to get to grips with it. The South American game is more technical and about keeping possession, while European football is more dynamic, physical and direct.
I love Sarri's philosophy. We play high, with a lot of possession in a technical way.
