Analysis Quote by Alan Curbishley

I was better than certain players at Manchester City but I was left on the bench. Before I left the club, I told the…

— Kolo Toure

When I was a player, you only left the club if they wanted to get rid of you. That was your team - if…

— Harry Redknapp

There were a few clubs in the Championship and I spoke to some managers, but I wanted to play for Tottenham. There was always…

— Ryan Mason

I never wanted to lose my place in the United team, much less my place at the club. What went on beyond the pitch…

— Paul Scholes

It's my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that…

— Kevin Keegan

I had a good time at Chelsea and was accepted in the team, so it's difficult to explain why I left. My performances were…

— Andre Schurrle

If a better player comes along, I will try to persuade the club to get him in. Sometimes, you can do your business and…

— Sam Allardyce

I didn't leave Barcelona in the best way but I took the decision to leave and I don't regret it. There were a few…

— Adama Traore

Why did I leave Valencia? Because the club needed me to. I was happy there and wouldn't have left, but the situation the club…

— David Silva

There were a lot of clubs interested in me - a lot, really. But Manchester United appeared and didn't go away. They absolutely wanted…

— Angel Di Maria

I did not play for Manchester City and I had no prospects to play, so there was no reason to stay.

— Kasper Schmeichel

Leaving Madrid has never crossed my mind, I trust myself more than any other person and there is no reason to leave.

— Marcelo