This is quite amusing to read twelve years, 583 games, 43 goals, 93 assists, 4 La Ligas, 5 Spanish Supercups, 6 Champions Leagues, 5 European Supercups, 5 Fifa World Club Cups, 1 UEFA best Player, 1 Fifa Best Player and a Ballon D'Or later. He was 27 when they signed him and they've got 12 seasons and counting for their £35m. He's played 48 games for them already this season at the age of 39!
Too lightweight, doesn't create, does score. Poor man's WBG. Mark my words.