Gervinho

Back in the days, being able to join the Jean-Marc Guillou academy was one of the best things that could happen to a youngster from Ivory Coast. There were thousands of kids who wanted to join that school so it was a great feeling for me. ”

Almost always being among the reserves was the worst thing for me and for my confidence. ”

Critics and criticism are part of the game and I've not been affected by it. ”

I liked playing in England, I liked playing for Arsenal. ”

A group of artists in Ivory Coast recorded a song about me. ”

My frustration is I quit Arsenal too soon. I left a club I loved without really showing how good I was. ”

Regarding my position, I feel really comfortable in any position up front. ”

I'm very lucky being able to be next to the likes of Thierry Henry or Didier Drogba. ”

I love the French league very much. The league allowed me to shoot to the European level. ”

The passion the British people have for football - they live for football. ”