Quotes from Gervinho

Each of my clubs made an impression on me, but Arsenal was special.

Drogba has been our great motivator. He never stops reminding us that we are here to win the tournament, no matter the hurdles, no matter the game form and no matter the score margin.

It is difficult to learn anything on the sidelines.

In Ivory Coast it's very hard to have normal shoes, so just imagine football boots - they were considered a true luxury.

The academy at Abidjan was my school of education. At 16, they sent me the boots and jersey with my name on the back. You can imagine how I felt: in the clouds.

Yes, at times in front of goal a fog descends. Perhaps the speed of my feet doesn't match up with that of my mind.

Many young players tell you that they want to play for Manchester United or Arsenal. My dream was to play for Arsenal and I realised it. When I arrived, I thought: 'Wow, I'm here!'

Back in the days, being able to join the Jean-Marc Guillou academy was one of the best things that could happen to a youngster from Ivory Coast. There were thousands of kids who wanted to join that school so it was a great feeling for me.

Our country craves for the trophy of the African Cup of Nations. I am craving for such a trophy in my career.

I can confirm I feel more at home at Roma than elsewhere. I was adopted by the club, the staff and the fans. From the first day I sensed this great atmosphere.

I have got lots of confidence in my own ability and I know I have got to keep up my standards.

You must never forget where you came from.

I want to help the team to have a great season. I will give everything and never give up.

Entertaining those who come to see me is my objective.

I want to use my time here at Arsenal to develop my strengths.

In the middle, it gives you lots of options. You can make a run on the right, on the left, deep in the center. It's a big advantage.

Eden has learnt a lot at Lille, and I believe he could succeed abroad.

Beveren helped me a lot to adjust to Europe.

When I arrived at Le Mans nobody knew me, I had to work hard to get into the first-team.

I honestly did not learn much from Arsenal.

Arsenal have always been a dream of mine and I always thought one day I would go there.

When I went to the academy, we watched Arsenal because of Guillou's connection with Arsene.

To play for Arsenal will be the best day of my life and I will do anything to play for that team.

I lived a dream. Any kid who starts playing can't help but to dream to play at a club like Arsenal.