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“Once I heard from Jose that Inter were thinking about loaning me to another club, I didn’t think twice about coming to Chelsea.”

“They were always my first option, especially with Scolari in charge. I was aware of Tottenham’s interest but coming to Chelsea was the best option – they are one of the best teams in the world.”

“Obviously Chelsea is a great club and it has great quality players and I am very proud that I can have the chance to represent such a great club.”

“I am very happy. The best thing for any football player is to play for big clubs and I was very lucky to go to Inter and now I am very thankful to Mr. Scolari and everybody at Chelsea who made this deal possible.”

Modest

“I don’t like to talk about myself; I prefer that other people talk about me. But what I can promise is I am going to work very hard, I am going to give my best, I am going to prove that I deserve to be in this team and that I am the right player to help Chelsea achieve their goals. Hopefully I will be able to do so.”

Quaresma on Mourinho

“Jose had his own options and I have to respect that. Maybe going to Milan was not the right decision for me. Maybe it was a risk that didn’t pay off but I am a Chelsea player and I can play with joy again.”

“I didn’t have many opportunities to show my qualities at Inter but I believe these two are two great leagues in the world.”

Quaresma

On Scolari

“I do not believe I have difficulties in great teams.  In the other teams I did not have the opportunities. I believe in my worth and I am going to show this at Chelsea. When you have a confident coach like Scolari, this won’t be a problem for me.” 

“Absolutely, we can still win the league.  Everyone in football gets criticised and Scolari is no different. But what I like about him is that he knows what he is doing – he’s very experienced and intelligent. He has shown confidence in me and that will help.”

Competition for places with Malouda and Kalou

(Quaresma can play on both flanks)

“It is always great to have great players in the team and to have this type of competition because this really makes you work hard. Life is a risk and sometimes you have to take risks to achieve the goals you set yourself and that is what I intend to do.”

“I believe the competition is good and these two are players that I admire. My intention is to work hard to gain my place in the team and I believe competing with great players is what makes you a better player.”

Chelsea Portuguese players will help

“With all the other Portuguese players I am sure it is going to be easier for me and I am very glad to be here with them.”

“It is always nice to have people to help you when you come to a new club. Obviously Chelsea is a great club and it has great quality players and I am very proud that I can have the chance to represent such a great club.

Style better for Italy or England?

“Everything depends on the team and sometimes on your luck. I try to give my best for the team when I play.”

“I didn’t have many opportunities to show my qualities at Inter but I believe these two are two great leagues in the world and all I want is to show what I am made of, to show hard work, to show all my qualities here. I am really glad I have this opportunity to play with such a good club as Chelsea.”

Quaresma

On playing against Chelsea before

“It was a great experience for every player, especially for me. We strive to play these big games, that is what mostly motivates us players, playing great games against great clubs and great players.”

“I was happy that I was able to score here at Chelsea and when I hit the bar, unfortunately I couldn’t score there but it was a great experience for me. I hope now to do the same things for Chelsea, rather than against them.”

Gypsy origins

“I am proud of my origins and I see don’t need to hide them,”

“My father and uncle were gypsy and so is my girlfriend and I am proud of that.”

Scolari on Quaresma

“Quaresma is young but has improved a great deal in recent times.

“He can be a very good reinforcement for Chelsea with many decisive moments in the season coming up.

“The Premier League may suit Quaresma more than in Italy. I believe he can have more success here.

“I am surprised it did not work out for him at Inter, especially as it was Jose Mourinho who wanted to sign him last summer.

“He is a player with fight, determination, swiftness and great vision on the field.  He can make things happen and unlock opposition defences.

“On the ball he is a fantastic talent and can dribble at pace. He is a great player to watch and he will excite the fans.

Message for Chelsea fans

“I hope to please the supporters as much as I hope to please the team because that is what we play for, that is what motivates us. I have been happy enough to have the support of all teams I have played for before and I do hope to have the same here.”

“I hope the supporters will like me and will see my qualities because I am going to do my best for them and hopefully I am going to give the supporters lots of happiness.”

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