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Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.
It is very challenging to adapt to life at a big club like Madrid, but I'm not the kind of person to make excuses.
Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.
My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.
Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.
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 one regret is that I didn't win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.
I knew sooner or later I would show my quality and show to everyone why I'm here, why Real made such an effort to bring me here.
I have great memories of Tottenham. I spent four great years there with a lot of emotions, with a lot of love from the club and the fans.
Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.
I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was Ivan Rakitic, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.
The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way.
When you win something, once, twice, three times, and you have that feeling, that pushes you forward again. You want to win more and more and more.
My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.
Cristiano Ronaldo respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.
It was my dream come true when I signed for Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as many years as possible and, if it's possible, finish my career here.
All I dreamed of when I became a footballer was to play for a club as big as Real Madrid. It's maybe the most famous and best club in the history of football.
The war made me stronger; it was a very hard time for me and my family. I don't want to drag that with me forever, but I don't want to forget about it, either.
I believe that I've improved a lot as a player and a person, because being surrounded by great players on a daily basis helps your development out on the pitch.
I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.
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.
My father fought for me to play football. He never had to make me shinpads, but it was a lot of money to send to me to a soccer school. And to provide boots and things.
The Premier League is the best competition in the world, and it's not easy to win a league with great teams like Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal as rivals.
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.
People in Real ask me about Mateo Kovacic all the time. He is a phenomenal talent and will play in some of the biggest clubs. Inter is a big club, no doubt, but Kovacic will play in even bigger.
Jelavic improved massively going to the Premier League. He was great for Rangers, but Premier League is different: faster and more physical. He is perfect for the Premier League, has everything to succeed.
When the war started, we became refugees, and it was a really tough time. I was six years old. These were really hard times. I remember them vividly, but it's not something you want to remember or think about.
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.
Madrid is a big and beautiful city with great parks where I like to walk. There are a lot of squares and museums, historic monuments. But I'm more a home guy; I feel most comfortable there with my wife and kids. We play, watch cartoons, like all families do.
When I first heard Madrid were interested, nothing else mattered. I just wanted to come here. This is the best club in the world, with the best coach and great players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria... so many great players.
All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.