Nani has recalled breaking down in tears at Manchester United during a particularly difficult times at the club.
The Portuguese is remembered fondly as one of United's better players from the past decade, but he says he found training "frightening" at Carrington to begin with.
It didn't take Nani long to get settled, but he admits he had up and down periods at the club, and on one occasion was so frustrated with himself he burst into tears.
Fortunately, Nani had a good support network at the club, and has praised Patrice Evra for the way in which he helped him turn things around.
He told The Players' Tribune: He was like a brother to me. There was one period when I wasn't playing well. The fans weren't happy with me. Sir Alex wasn't happy either. I was so angry with myself.
One day it actually got to the point that I broke down crying. So I went to Pat, who was doing muscle recovery in the jacuzzi at the training ground, and I just began to pour out all my frustration.
"I was like, 'Pat, why isn't my hard work paying off? Pat, why are the referees always against me?' And then I began to psyche myself up. I was like, 'Pat, I'm gonna turn this around! I know how strong I am! I'll show them!'
"Pat just sat there and listened. Then he got up, hugged me and said, 'I know. I know. The fans will love you again. You'll soon be scoring goals again. You are one of the best players I have seen, Nani. I have no doubt about this. No doubt.'
"About a week later, I scored an amazing goal against Chelsea. Suddenly I was playing my best football. Everyone was happy. My confidence was back.
"Soon after that, Pat came over to me, looked me in the eyes and said, 'THAT's my boy!' It was such a great moment."
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