When the big clubs, and Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, is interested in you, it's an honour and it's a kind of an acceptance of what you play - so it's a good thing.
We are Manchester United: we are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and we are going to try to win everything, of course.
Madrid and United are the two biggest clubs in the world and it’s a real 50-50. It could go either way. Manchester was my home and still is in my heart. I love it. Because when people treat you very well you never forget that. And I will never forget United, the people who work there and the supporters. So I am so happy to be going back to Manchester.
I always say the biggest opponent for Manchester United is Manchester United. Every year I play for this club, I will say the same.
With Manchester United I want to win. I therefore do not pay attention to what happens in other clubs, I'm totally focused on Manchester United.
I think any player who joins Manchester United wants to win everything; I want to win every competition that Manchester United compete in.
The biggest clubs in Europe, whether they be Barcelona, Madrid, Manchester United, or Chelsea, always want to win, whatever they are participating in.
I started at Benfica: not as big but one of the biggest clubs in Portugal. I've played for Real Madrid. Then I moved to Manchester United, from a giant to another giant.
I am delighted to have signed for Manchester United, one of the most famous clubs in the world.
I have felt part of this club when I have travelled all around the world and been recognised as a Manchester United player. And when you're a Manchester United player you will forever be a Manchester United player.
There was interest from a lot of clubs, not just Manchester United, but as soon as I knew Liverpool were interested, I just felt it was the right club with the right coach. It was right for me to come here.
I'm at the fantastic club that is Manchester United, one of the biggest in the world.
There's no doubt: nobody can argue that Manchester United is not the biggest club in the world. It is.
Manchester is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I'm very happy because I am part of this great club, this great group.
When you know how the coach ticks and how he wants to play football, it makes the decision easier. But for the main part, I came to England because of the club Manchester United.
My vision of coming to Manchester United is that I'm at one of the best clubs in the world, for me, the best club in England.