Athlete

Pep has made me understand the game more: not just how I play but also how the team has to play, because I am just a component.

I learned not to fight against the many bad things in football and try to always battle through injuries. That's one of the most important things I learned.

Playing in the Premier League for City is like a dream.

Pellegrini is always calm; if you have problems, he will try to resolve it.

For me, in football, everything is possible, and every game is a battle.

Champions League matches are not always played on good pitches.

Having trust in your manager is the most important thing for a footballer.

Some of my friends wanted to do different things, but all I ever wanted to do was play outside with a ball.

That is what it is like with Pep. At first, you don't understand. But then you grow up, you work, and now we understand the things he wants much better. It's not like the first season when it took him more time to make us understand his ideas. Some players didn't understand immediately what he wanted.

Wembley is special.

City have been working throughout the years to mount competitive teams and pursue titles.

I came to England because I thought it would help me to get back in the Brazilian national team.

Since I was 13 years old, I made sure I was going to training every day.

Getting to the World Cup is a big dream for me.

Occasionally, when I come off during a game, I get a little bit angry. But it's only because I want to play in every game and every minute to help my team-mates.

My body works best when I'm playing all the time, so when I work more and I play more, I feel better.

It is not easy to play two games, travel, and keep the same performance in 48 hours.

It is always good when you play away because the fans support their team, and it gives you more motivation to play well.

I just love to play and always want to be involved.

I was in Donetsk for eight years. I was happy there. I won six titles. I knew everyone, and I was a big part of the club.