Nicolas Otamendi

“Guardiola is quite picky with diet and not only that: he tells us that we all have to learn English.”

“I have played in La Liga and I can say the Premier League is really tough.”

“Pep gives you all the tools you need to learn; after that, it's up to you to evolve.”

“I play every game like it is a final.”

“There are always difficult games at the beginning of the Premier League.”

“It is always important to get the three points.”

“There's nothing better than having a coach like Pep. Honestly, I was lucky to spend those four years with him.”

“As a centre-back, my characteristics are more about aggression. I go looking for the ball, refuse to give it up as lost, try to win every battle.”

“As hard as it is, it was always a boyhood dream of mine to play in the Premier League. A chance like this doesn't come around every day, so I had to grab it.”

“I had a chat with Kun and in fact it was he who told me first of City's interest. When that interest became more firm I had talks with the manager Manuel Pellegrini. That's when it became more of a concrete idea and he was instrumental in talking to me to bring me to the club.”

“On the pitch, there is nowhere to hide.”

“I am content in the knowledge that I gave my all and did what I love most, playing football.”

“Obviously, the Champions League is the title that every player wants, but we can't cast the other competitions aside.”

“Argentinian players are always strong and compete for everything.”

“Football is a sport that provides hostility.”

“In Argentina, we are very demanding, but we are lucky to have Leo - he helps a lot. He is always calm, he tries to deliver for the team. He's a competitor, a winner, in games and in training.”

“When a manager like Pep praises you it means a lot.”

“To be one of the most expensive centre-backs makes one feel proud.”

“Every year is different.”

“Luis Suarez is a striker who is constantly moving, making diagonal runs, creating space, then you always have to be prepared to run.”