Decision Quote by Thiago Alcantara

I never played in Spain. To play for Real Madrid or Barcelona would be great.

— Hernan Crespo

Spain is such a competitive league, and for the players to give up La Liga, it's such a tough decision.

— David Silva

I prefer to play in Spain than in the Premiership. Spanish football is more like my qualities.

— Mario Gotze

I've no regrets at all, but I still think at times that I would have loved to play in England. You live football over…

— Xavi

I've been lucky enough to play for the Spanish national team and Barcelona, two sides who've shown that you can play good, attractive possession…

— Carles Puyol

The thought of playing in Spain did whet my appetite - playing in a new country and everything that comes with it.

— Patrick Bamford

I've said in the past that I'd like to play in Spain one day, because it is a league that is good technically and…

— James Rodriguez

I am a follower of the Spain team. I think I did things correct, with the greatest honesty, always under the premise that I…

— Julen Lopetegui

I've been lucky to be born in Spain to a good family. But some team-mates reached the same position from a tough background. Football…

— Juan Mata

When I left Barcelona, staying in Spain was an important factor in my decision to join Madrid. I did not have to change country…

— Luis Figo

I am flattered Serbia are interested in me and for the great effort they are making. But I am Spanish and my desire is…

— Bojan Krkic

It's a great feeling to be champion of Spain.

— Thibaut Courtois