I was able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I am thankful for that. But I have other interests beside football, and I can devote my time to them now.

Football is not always harmonious.

Everybody watches free-kicks, and when you watch them, you enjoy them. You have got to learn how to shoot and connect with the ball and how to move your leg. For everybody, it is different, but if you want to score lots of goals, then free kicks is an extra way to do that.

Arjen Robben, for instance, is a good player, and he helped me a lot with the international team.

I have been through little situations. That makes me strong.

I am the person I am. Everybody has to respect that.

I have a life next to football.

No matter what, you have to always keep your chest out. Sometimes it's hard; it's really hard.

Van Gaal is really a man with personality.

I want to improve myself; I believe I can be a big player in the Premier League.

I can improve and make my game more complete, but I keep on working and try my best.

If my body gets tired in the game, it's harder to keep the quality on the ball.

My quality on the ball will improve the more minutes I get in my legs because it works like that.

I'm proud of winning the title with PSV. It's something the fans deserved and something I wanted so bad as well.

I've learned so much at PSV, not only on the pitch but also as a person.

It is a nice feeling to score two goals at Old Trafford.

I feel confident. I feel there is a lot of confidence in me.

I try to make the right decisions.

I hope I can develop here in the Premier League, and I hope I can be like those great legends one time in my career.

I am unbreakable.

You go through experiences in life on and off the pitch.

Even if I start on the bench, if I come on, I go. Because I know I should be on the pitch, and I want to show why.

How can I be a great football player when you're not happy with yourself?

Back in Manchester, I was not happy with myself.