"My objective is to be among the best."
"I'm very happy at Atletico. I'm very proud to play for these fans, with these players, and with this coach. I want to try and pay back the confidence and care that the people at Atletico have always shown me."
"I always play with long sleeves because Beckham always did it. He is my idol. He had a lot of class both on the pitch and outside. Nobody had his right foot. I would love to speak with him, but in Spanish because I don't speak English."
"I always demand intensity in training. That's my style, and I like it."
"The United States is where I want to finish. I love the States. I want to have a subscription to NBA and go with my children to every game. I can already see myself there. I do not yet know the city, but why not play for Beckham's franchise in Miami? Playing under Beckham would be the best."
"My goal is always to improve what has been done the previous season and also collectively seek to do better than the year past."
"I was just a kid who had arrived in the world of professional football and thought he could do anything he wanted. But I have learned from my mistakes. I have done everything to change, both on and off the pitch."
"Ronaldo used to be my neighbour, and he passed my house every day. We always greeted each other."
"The more matches I play, the better I feel on the pitch."
"At Atletico, I've improved at the highest level, and in the Champions League, I've turned a corner."
"Even before the season starts, the fans look at the dates for the Madrid derbies. They all want to be there; they're big games."
"When I'm close to the penalty area, that's where I feel more comfortable."
"Speed isn't everything, but he'd be a great striker at Atletico. Usain Bolt would be perfect for our game. Me behind and him up front. The best!"
"We've lived through some extraordinary moments, and the saddest moments as well. We have to learn."
"I felt really proud when Simeone said I am destined to reach the level of Messi and Ronaldo. I always want to give my all for him. He motivates me."
"I do not feel like I am on par with Messi and Ronaldo yet. I need to win trophies to match them. I try to help my team and country as good as possible to do just that."
"People might talk more about Real Madrid and Barcelona than about Atletico, but what matters to me is what happens on the pitch. We compete with them year after year. I am not interested about the club's reputation."
"The Ballon d'Or? It's up to the journalists to vote. I do not go to bed every night thinking about it. I just try to do my best and score as many goals as possible."
"I'm always proud to be popular with the fans. I try to smile and do my best. If they like it, it's even better."
"Every player dreams of playing a Champions League semi-final, and we will give everything."
"It is the best thing to have great games, and the tiredness matters little."
"I feel great at Real Sociedad. It is a second family for me."
"Playing a final is great, but it's winning it that counts."
"Scoring goals is nice, but I'm nowhere near Platini. I hope I can get closer to him."
"I'm so good at Atletico. Honestly, I don't see myself leaving."
