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I didn't leave Barcelona in the best way but I took the decision to leave and I don't regret it. There were a few problems with the club - some misunderstandings - and so I decided to leave because I wanted to develop as a player.

I didn't leave Barca well. I left because I wasn't given an opportunity. If I had been given one, maybe I could say what I lacked.

I don't think that there is anyone quicker than me in the Premier League.

Maybe there is no player who is faster than me in the world.

When I came to Aston Villa, they had struggled for two years before then.

I know my game is about trying to get past players and I know that if a bad tackle is coming my way, I have to jump or push my body out in front, but this is football. If they try to foul and target me, then I'm doing something good.

I know the way I play is with speed and ability.

Yeah definitely, I have to be brave. There are some bad tackles that we don't like. But it's not my job to look at that, it's the referee's job, he has to see what is going on. All I try to do is keep going.

Nuno works with each player individually. He has worked with me tactically, on where I have to move and when I have to move.

I joined Aston Villa to improve myself in the Premier League. It started well but then I got injured and Villa ended up having five managers that season.

If I can adapt to different tactics I think I will be a better player.

I get asked a lot about players like Lionel Messi and Neymar and people seem to have the idea that they don't do any work because they have a God-given talent. That is just not true, they work all the time, they are totally dedicated and that's why they are where they are.

I am quite self-critical, I try to keep focused on what I need to do better, and in the final third of the pitch I know I can do miles better.

My life in Middlesbrough is good.

When there is a difficult moment, you need to stay strong because it's difficult when you don't play.

Every player has a dream to play at Barcelona for a long time, but you have different roles for the team.

What I have learnt from my time at Barcelona is the invisible work that goes on off the pitch. It's about the fine details.

Talent is not enough - it's about using it in the right way.

When you know someone has belief in you and likes the way you play, it is great to work together.

Of course I would like to return to Spanish football, but I promised myself I would be a success in England.

Whatever the situation, I am always confident in myself and work hard.

I have trained with expert sprinters many times and they all agree running with the ball and running without the ball requires two completely different techniques.

It is nice to be known on 'Fifa 19' as the fastest player in the world.

Clearly Bolt would beat me over 100 metres on the track. But on grass, over 30 metres with a ball at my feet? I'm winning that race every time!

I'm a happy guy, whatever happens, but I'm happier when we win.