Spurs will always have a place in my heart.
— Luka Modric
I want to stay in London. I am very happy here, and so are my family. I like the city.
I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we'll have good relationship in the future, too.
London is such a great place, and at White Hart Lane, I feel just like home.
Of course it is very important for me to play for Croatia, however different it is to play at club level.
I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.
You can't expect to score lots of goals in every game; football isn't like that.
You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.
My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.
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.
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.
The team is the most important thing.
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.
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.
The toughest away match in La Liga for me used to be the one against Osasuna.
I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.
It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.
You need to believe. If you don't believe, you can never get anything.
Individual awards are important, but I am not obsessed with them.
I am very emotional.
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.
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.
We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don't want to be compared to anyone.
Mourinho asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.
Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.
Going 33 games unbeaten is no coincidence.
I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.
I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.
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.
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.
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.
For me, the team is always more important.
When I came to England, I was dreaming about winning titles.
Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.
I can make my football dreams come true with Tottenham, and that is why all my thoughts and also my future is with this club.
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.
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.
Two goals away from home is very good.
It happens in football. You have bad days.
Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.
I want to be able to help the coach and team as much as I can.
You never tire of winning.
In Madrid, the demand is maximum, and you have to always be at the top. If you are not, doubts come.
Fear doesn't exist in football, especially for Real Madrid.
I really enjoy my life in Spain.
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.
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.
When you play a semi-final, it is impossible to be tired. You know how much is at stake.
