Club Quote by Thiago Alcantara

Like so many of the players, I started at La Masia at the age of 11. I can't ever imagine not playing for Barcelona,…

— Xavi

Madrid is a club that gives big players what they need.

— Marcelo

A great deal of who I am is down to Barca and La Masia - I am very thankful to them.

— Andres Iniesta

I thought it was very important to keep growing with Atletico and to play there for many years.

— Diego Costa

Players have to want to stay and play for the club.

— Ralf Rangnick

For some players, it is a dream to play at Madrid.

— Manuel Pellegrini

Real Madrid is a very big club and knows how to adapt to any situation.

— Nacho

When you play in a great club like Real Madrid, it's hard to stay here.

— Karim Benzema

It's not just about going to play football abroad: it's a chance to live and work in a fantastic city like Barcelona.

— Toni Duggan

The club [Real Madrid] has a fantastic set-up with marvellous people. The atmosphere at training is perfect - it's just wonderful

— Ruud van Nistelrooy

When I first heard Madrid were interested, nothing else mattered. I just wanted to come here. This is the best club in the world,…

— Luka Modric

It's a dream club, all my friends know it, all my idols played for Barca.

— Joao Cancelo