Quotes from Hulk

I played for four years in Porto and our biggest rivals were Benfica. But I always had respect for the club, I don't hate Benfica.

I liked living in Japan - the people are really friendly and love their soccer. I had a great experience playing alongside some strong Japanese players and I always look forward to the next time I visit.

Losing 7-1 at home is a shameful thing.

If the time has come to leave Porto, the club and its fans will forever have a place in my heart. I can only thank them for all the affection they've shown me.

I have a lot of affection for Porto but who would not want to play for Barcelona with the quality they have?

I ask God to bless me and I keep writing this beautiful story in football.

I'm very professional, I would play in any club. If I go to Brazil, being Palmeiras or any other team, I will make sure I give my best.

I always had the dream to play for Brazil, and that dream has come true already.

I don't think my style of playing is different from the classic Brazilian style.

I admire Romario a lot, he was my idol together with Ronaldo, but I do not have anything to prove to anyone. What I have to do is play football.

There is not one style in particular that suits me. I think that every formation has its pros and cons. It's crucial to have a coach who understands your strengths and weaknesses. Obviously, I prefer to play up front, close to the opponents. That way I can make use of my strengths in one-on-one situations.

Portugal is much like Brazil - the weather, the people, the food and the language is also a bonus.

The biggest challenge in Russia was the cold weather at first but after playing games at -12, I think I am settling down quickly.

I was very happy in Portugal.

I turned down an offer to represent Portugal.

At the time I was in Japan I was left to choose between Porto and Atletico Madrid but I preferred Porto because I thought it would be easier to adapt.

I love the Premier League and La Liga, I follow them on TV when I can.

When you win, there's congratulations. When you lose, the world is falling apart.

It's normal to criticise people you are not familiar with.

I can only promise one thing: I will never celebrate a goal against Porto because of my respect for the fans and the club.

At Porto, I play out wide, on the right, with two other attackers. But I can play in any position in the attack, I have even played in the middle before.

I will not lie, people know I'm a footballer and I had to seize the moment with Zenit's financial offer.

Footballers are always subject to criticism, but the world knows how good a player Neymar is and knows about the quality in his game.

If I play on the wing, that's great, and if I play in the center that's excellent.