Gervinho

“I've learnt to adapt on the pitch and, when I think back, also in front of goal.”

“There are many players with talent, but it is important to find a coach who knows how to make the most of that.”

“During the holidays, professional players would come and say hello to us in the academy and that really made you want to be a professional. When you saw what great conditions they lived in, it gave you even more desire.”

“Salah is a tough guy. Always calm and strong, with the mentality of a hard worker. I'll never forget his training sessions: very high rhythm, pushed like a madman, you watched him in amazement.”

“I honestly did not learn much from Arsenal.”

“I have good memories of my visit to China. It was a beautiful experience for me. I learned a lot of things. I hope Chinese football is still evolving, that they have the chance to sign other players to develop the league. We did our part of the job by bringing what we had to bring to Chinese football.”

“My frustration is I quit Arsenal too soon. I left a club I loved without really showing how good I was.”

“In life you will always be criticised.”

“I do not know what the future holds for me.”

“Critics and criticism are part of the game and I've not been affected by it.”

“In the Champions League, if you can win at home, the draw away is priceless.”

“I have a lot of respect for Wenger. But a player needs playing time. And a coach has to put his faith in a player if he feels that he needs it.”

“Thanks to football, I live a decent life.”

“In football you have to take risks if you want to win.”

“The most important thing for me is to continue to learn, step by step, regardless of club or country.”

“I haven't had many problems adapting to the Premier League.”

“There is no small team or easy match in football.”

“Replacing someone who has scored more than 30 goals in the previous season is not easy.”

“Drogba has been our great motivator. He never stops reminding us that we are here to win the tournament, no matter the hurdles, no matter the game form and no matter the score margin.”

“It's a great club, for me, and I am still an Arsenal fan. Will I come back? Maybe, I still hope to.”