Memphis Depay revealed he nearly joined Paris Saint-Germain before his €30 million move to Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven.
Depay said in The Sun: "I hope I can one day be like the big guys in the world. I train every day on my free kicks and the United fans can expect something.
"I believe in myself and, if I have the chance to take the free kick, then I will put it in the net.
"Ronaldo is someone I watch, I watch all the big players. I look up to them and I can learn from them.
"I am down to earth and I hope I can reach that level. I'll fight for it and I will do my best in every training session to get better."
He said: "The transfer to PSG was really close. I always knew United were interested but it was nothing concrete. Then at the last moment they called and I spoke with their coach.
"It was a difficult situation but, after I spoke to Louis van Gaal, I said, 'I am going to go to Manchester.'
"I'm really proud and I believe I can be a big player at Old Trafford. I will give everything I have.
"I said to myself when I was 12, 'I want to play there.' It's a dream come true."