Arsenal were really interested in me for a long time, and I think that I fit into the football Arsenal play.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.
I want to play for Arsenal. When you see football all around the world, you see very few teams who play the way that we play. I just enjoy it. I feel it is my home now.
I am always honest, and I am not the sort of player to say, 'Oh, I love Arsenal' and then sign for someone else. I think if I was unhappy, I would say that, but I'm not. I do love Arsenal.
Out of all the clubs who were interested, I got the feeling that, deep down, Chelsea showed that they really wanted me. There were lots of reasons I came to Chelsea. They showed a real desire to get me to come here. I didn't have to think about it too much.
If one day I leave Arsenal, I will never sign for another English team. Quite sure.
I knew before I came to Arsenal what kind of players were here. And of course, in training, you can see how many good players are here; the most important thing is that we work well as a team - that's the most important thing.
My early ambitions were the same as they are now - to play for Manchester United. I was, and still am, football mad.
I am gratified by Arsenal's interest, certainly, but my objective is to come back for Milan and do well at Milan.
It is my dream to have a controlling stake of Arsenal.
My dad was an Arsenal supporter and he used to take me there, but I've always been Chelsea.