Quotes from Luka Modric

After four seasons with Tottenham, where I had grown as much as possible, I needed new challenges for the sake of improving.

I enjoyed every moment with Tottenham. But in one moment, you feel you need to take a step forward, to go to a higher level.

My father is strong in his legs, and I think I get that from him. I am stronger there than in my upper body, but that is what gives me a low centre of gravity. It makes it harder for opponents to get me off the ball.

We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.

When the boss chooses the system, we must play as well as possible and give everything. It is good to be able to use various systems so that you can change in difficult moments.

This is Real Madrid, and I understand there is great pressure for new signings to succeed here.

For what Ronaldo's achieved, he's amazing; he's a great team-mate.

I want to thank all the people at Tottenham. I had four great years there, and I enjoyed every moment. I want to thank everyone who made my life enjoyable in London.

I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.