Quotes from Emmanuel Adebayor

When you see me on the pitch, I will always be smiling, always laughing, always playing jokes. I grew up as somebody who was always laughing. In England, people will tell me that I should not laugh, but you cannot stop me from laughing. It's impossible.

Harry Redknapp is a fantastic manager. He knows how to talk to players. You need that belief from your own manager. He tells you just to go out there and do your thing. That is what Harry has got more than anyone else.

As a footballer, I know I am a role model for a lot of African kids, and I want to make a direct impact on their lives.

As a footballer, you still have to dream.

Fans have to try to control their emotions, as we do as footballers.

Winning is good but is better when it becomes a means of hope and positive change in the lives of those who are deprived.

Whenever I have a chance to wake up and be alive, I always thank God for that, and for me, all the rest is a bonus.

I enjoyed my time at White Hart Lane, and I can't say thank you enough to the Spurs fans.

My father always told me to be myself and say what you think is the right thing; sometimes you pay the consequences, but it means tomorrow will be a happy day for you.

My fitness is one area I've never had questioned in my career.

It's football - fans are passionate about it, and sometimes it's difficult for players to take, but we are good men, and we all make mistakes, and we are footballers.

I went through a lot of good moments in Arsenal and a lot of difficult moments as well.

My relationship with Pochettino was beautiful. I think we have a very, very good relationship, with man-to-man conversations.

I had dreamt of playing for Arsenal and Real Madrid, and those dreams came true. Maybe I can dream of winning the Ballon d'Or, and that can come true as well.

I hope I can get many goals for Real Madrid.

It bothers me to think I may never put on a Real Madrid shirt again. Madrid is the best thing that's ever happened to me in my life.

I'm sure any player will tell you that to play with Real Madrid is a dream come true. I dreamt of playing here when I was young, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

I know, everywhere I go, I have the door open because I am a great footballer and a great person.

Wenger gave me the opportunity to be where I am today. He's a coach that helped me a lot, who gave me a chance, who's always been there for me in the bad moments. He called me, consoled me, gave me good advice, told me what I had to do to become a great player. I can only thank him.

It's a special club, and everybody opened their arms to me from the first day. The fans and my team-mates treated me wonderfully since the day I arrived, and that warmth has made a madridista. Whatever happens, Real Madrid will always be in my heart.

We all have to fight through our mistakes to become a better man.

All I want to do is win titles.

I was born in a house without a light or a toilet, so why would I forget who I am or where I come from?

I would not refuse to play for my country over money.