53 Quotes by Dejan Lovren

The biggest problem is my back.

I am giving my best to have a quiet life but sometimes it doesn't depend on myself because people just want to come into my home and steal some things, even though I have nothing in my home.

I saw everything on my parents, and I said to myself: 'I don't want to live my life like this.' They gave me everything they could but it was not amazing.

I had a great time at Southampton and will always be thankful for that.

Maybe if I had signed for Chelsea I'd just have been sitting on the bench and what is the point in that?

Without being arrogant, I think I have proved I am one of the best defenders in the world.

My mum was working in Walmart for €350 per month, about £280. My father was working as a house painter. We had a difficult situation with money.

I think people should recognise that I'm one of the best defenders in the world and not just talk nonsense, I will say.

I am professional, won a Champions League, silver at the World Cup, I achieved big things in football and don't deserve to go anywhere on loan.