Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

When I was seven I wanted to be a footballer, but when I was 14, I wanted to be a model. Look where it's put me now!

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

That was in the past - we're in the future now.

It's my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what's happened in the last game.

Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I've played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.