39 Quotes by Patrick van Aanholt

I grew up in a family of six. Four sisters, one brother.

I moved to England at a young age so it was different, unlike other Dutch players as I had to get used to a different culture.

I would play until my mum called me. I would just stay out playing football, every day.

As you grow up you realize more how important the fans are and that without the fans we are basically nothing.

My mum and dad were very strict with me and I am grateful for that because all I wanted to do was play football and I didn't want to go to school.

I was 16 and went straight into the reserves. I had to adapt to the language, adapt to a new country, adapt to a style of play, all with new team-mates. All those kind of things were in my head and it was very hard.

Why is racism still a conversation in 2020? We are all one. It hurts me. It upsets me.

I want my children to have a normal life and not face racism and their children's children.

We all want to make a step higher up. I think I've got it in me to play at that level. I played a few games at Chelsea and showed it. That's just having confidence in yourself.