The fact I had played for United and had such a good time there was on my mind when I considered City's offer, I cannot lie.
"When you've been at a club for so long and you have achieved so much with that club, I mean I achieved things at United that I never believed I would, then you close it and move on and end up at their rivals then of course it crosses your mind. But I am a professional footballer, simple as that. I had a great time at United but that came to an end and now this is a new chapter.
"Personally, I consider it an honour to have played for both clubs in my career. Some Manchester United fans might not see it that way and some Manchester City fans might not see it that way but it really is an honour for me to have played for two great clubs.
"A lot has been made about me coming here and you would think I am the only player ever to have made the switch. Denis Law did it, Brian Kidd did it, and a lot of people seem to forget that both Shaun Goater and Jon Macken played for United early in their careers, but because I had so much success with United and was there for the most successful period in the club's history people seem a lot more apprehensive about my move.
" A lot of United fans have come up to me in the street and wished me well even though I'm now playing for their enemy and I've had a lot of City fans wishing me all the best and asking me to score against United. That's football. Virtually everyone I've spoken to has wished me well, so I must be doing something right."