Fernandinho says he forewent a fortune to make the move to Manchester City.
The Brazil midfielder is set to make his Premier League debut tomorrow night against Newcastle United.
He said: "If I only wanted money and a comfortable life, I would have stayed in Ukraine.
"I was in Donetsk for eight years. I was happy there. I won six titles. I knew everyone and I was a big part of the club.
"But I was presented with the challenge of coming to Manchester City and I am aware that over the last few years this is a project which has grown a lot.
"The owners and the people who are managing the team want to win titles and big trophies - and I wanted to be part of that. I came here to win. Of course, I will be paid as a professional footballer but the only thing I'm greedy for is success.
"In my country we say that football is like a huge plate of food. Well, I want to eat everything because I want to win every trophy I can for City."
