Quotes from Edinson Cavani

At Napoli, the greatest player of all time played here - Diego Armando Maradona. The fans expect the best, and quality players.

When, as a player, you have dreamed of playing at the highest level, it's normal that it gets your attention to be linked as a target as a possible addition to important clubs in the world.

I want to help my teammates, even if I'm a striker, because it's important to win back possession. But scoring is something incomparable.

It's always good to get back to your teammates.

The best teams in Europe play in the Champions League, and when you face them, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

One of the things that makes the best teams in the world the best is the fact that, across midfield and up top, they are capable of hurting you.

The English teams are very difficult to face.

I'll always thank all of the teams I played for from the bottom of my heart because they all helped me grow as a person and a footballer, but the three years I spent in Naples were fantastic. That city gave me everything - my name, maturity, and international recognition. I get very emotional when Naples is mentioned.

I like playing football wherever I can.

I have always had a lot of responsibility, and I have always been committed wherever I have been asked to play.

I've always said that wherever I have played, I've always respected that jersey, and I've always defended it as though I had been a supporter of the team all my life.

As long as I am playing football, I am prepared to play wherever I have to.

I will not speak about my private life, but I am a professional, and I will always give my best.

When you are playing teams of this quality, you might get one or two good chances in 90 minutes; that is why it is so important that we take them.

I have great respect for the Premier League, for the teams, and the great players there.

When we are little, we always dream, and the first teams that come into your head are those on the world stage for their marketing, their image, their publicity. That makes you dream about how nice it would be to play for Real Madrid, to play for Barcelona.

I am aware that I am not extraordinarily gifted in terms of technique.

I've always said it, and the whole football world knows that Cavani is a centre-forward and that he has proven his worth in that position. Having said that, Cavani has shown other characteristics that can help the team, like winning the ball back, helping out defensively.

Football puts everything at your fingertips. And I was raised in a way that focused everything on looking after your family. Faith really helped me realise that the temptations that you have on hand will give you joy, enjoyment, whatever, but only for a short while. And after that, it is all gloom.

I play for pleasure, for the passion that I have as a football player.

I was born a footballer. Before I could walk, I was chasing balls.

Football is my passion, and who knows where I will play in the future - you cannot foresee that.

To become a striker, you need dedication, focus, and professionalism. When they pass you the ball inside the area, the first thing you think of is to score. To find the best way to finish.

You always hope new players complete the team with their qualities.