Luka Modric

“I can make my football dreams come true with Tottenham, and that is why all my thoughts and also my future is with this club.”

“You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.”

“My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.”

“Tottenham is the club that first gave me my opportunity to play in one of the strongest leagues in the world.”

“Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.”

“My father fought for me to play football. He never had to make me shinpads, but it was a lot of money to send to me to a soccer school. And to provide boots and things.”

“To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.”

“You never tire of winning.”

“My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.”

“Spurs will always have a place in my heart.”

“Two goals away from home is very good.”

“The most important thing is how the season ends.”

“Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.”

“I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.”

“People in Real ask me about Mateo Kovacic all the time. He is a phenomenal talent and will play in some of the biggest clubs. Inter is a big club, no doubt, but Kovacic will play in even bigger.”

“Individual awards are important, but I am not obsessed with them.”

“I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.”

“I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.”

“Cristiano Ronaldo respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.”

“It is very challenging to adapt to life at a big club like Madrid, but I'm not the kind of person to make excuses.”