Quotes from Sebastian Giovinco

It's true, in the past there was interest from Barcelona, but I'd have been a ball boy there.

I am not very tall but I am intelligent as a soccer player.

In Italy, I had many problems... I wanted to find a city, a team, that from the beginning welcomed me.

Everyone looks at MLS in a different way, of course. Because of the players coming in, it's a better league than before, of course. Everyone can see that there is potential to improve.

I am quick and very good technically and like to entertain fans that come to the stadium.

Toronto has been home to me and my family for almost 5 years. I arrived here from Italy in January 2015 and immediately felt something special.

I'd like to thank the fans and my teammates for four special years playing for Toronto FC.

I just wanted to change my life. I wanted to change everything. The first team that called me was Toronto FC. It was a quick choice.

After having grown the brand and elevating the overall reputation of TFC both at home and abroad, it seems I no longer serve a purpose.

Through hard work, passion and determination my teammates and I transformed TFC and made it one of the best clubs in MLS and in North America.

When I was back in Italy my friends ask me about MLS. I say I am happy, I like it here.

Off the pitch, I'm a little bit reserved, but I'm always smiling.

I will take a picture with anyone who wants one. All they have to do is ask. If I don't want to take a picture, there is an easy way to solve that problem - I don't leave my house.

My motivation is like it is always, try to be the best and try to win, that is part of my character.

I certainly don't miss Italy, as I am happy in Canada and have no intention of returning.

I can confidently say that I significantly contributed in making unprecedented history at TFC.

Having a good defensive line allows you to play better because it's less stressful in terms of defending.

Since I left Juventus, which remains the strongest team in Italy, I never thought about playing for another Italian club. I'm just not thinking about it.

I want to be the best. If you score, if you assist, if you win, you are the best.