It was funny because on the day that I joined the club, the newspaper that broke the news was one that people don't always trust or believe. Then, when I signed, and there were pictures of me and Sir Alex Ferguson, people believed it.
I wanted to show that Asian players could make it in Europe. But it was far more important for me just to become a better player. That is why I came to Europe from Asia.
I do not think of myself as a standard bearer for Asian players. I just try to work hard for myself.
All the Asian people respect me and watch me. But I don't want people to think of me as an Asian player. I am just a football player.