87 Quotes by Jan Vertonghen

In more than 10 years, I've formed three real friendships. Mousa Dembele, for example. We've known each other since we were 12, our wives are from Amsterdam, he lives in London and we both have a kid.

At the start of my career, I had a problem focusing for 90 minutes, but that's the advantage of football: it's a team game.

I always eat the same thing on game day, or I read a book to calm myself.

I am who I am, and I try to influence the team in my own way, especially with my performances on the pitch. If possible, I try to help the team in the dressing room as well by offering encouragement where needed.

The pace is unbelievable in the Premier League.

Growing up in Belgium, I played football all of the time, in the garden, on the street.

Obviously the leagues are different. The Premier League is much more competitive than the Dutch league.

The interest of a great club like Barcelona is certainly flattering. That is confirmation that I am doing a good job.

Becoming champion is definitely one of the goals I want to achieve.