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“Sometimes I've ended up not playing the entire match, but I'm doing my best to fulfil my role.”
“I think the Chinese clubs put up a lot of money for the players who go to China, to make the Chinese league stronger.”
“If I go to Chelsea it will be a dream come true.”
“The transfer was good for me, good for Chelsea, good for Shanghai, and I'm so happy to come to the Chinese Super League.”
“Sometimes it can be more difficult to play in Europe, as you are playing against the very best players, but I like the big games.”
“When I was a child I watched the Italian league a lot because there were many Brazilians there.”
“I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.”
“It's always easier to play with players who are not only great but also intelligent.”
“Of course I support Chelsea.”
“Chelsea is one of the best clubs in the world, so I don't see why I would think of leaving.”
“I'm not aware if anyone's been told to kick me in training - but they are doing it anyway!”
“In the Premier League, they don't give a foul even when it is a foul. We can't dive or pretend things.”
“I have learned from past experience with Internacional that you have to take one game at a time.”
“I'm flattered PSG are thinking about me, but I'm happy at Chelsea.”
“I won two Premier League championships, I played a lot - I won a championship with the Brazil team too.”
“Here in England, you do need to be firmer, harder on the pitch. That's just the way it is.”
“A month before signing for Chelsea I was very close to doing so with Real Madrid as Mourinho said he wanted me.”
“I understand the importance of this number to Chelsea. In Brazil, it is the number 10, but here the 11 is a very important number and I just hope that I can do it justice.”
“Before every game I pray, I find solace. It helps me to relax and prepare.”
“At the World Cup, everyone has to face up and beat everyone.”