Victor Wanyama

“On the pitch, I'll lead by example.”

“We shouldn't put our interests and spoil the game.”

“I'm really happy to join an exciting club like the Montreal Impact.”

“I thank the U.N. for supporting me and the people in the ghetto.”

“I lost 7kg when I arrived at Tottenham from Southampton.”

“I like to watch the boats sailing out into the Channel.”

“I want to thank Southampton management and fans for the exceptional time we had together.”

“Koeman is a great coach. I've learned from him. He's really into improving players, not only on the pitch but in life.”

“Pochettino is a great coach who works very hard in every training.”

“I'm proud I'm the first Kenyan to play in the U.K. and I'd be very happy to be the first Kenyan to play in the Premier League.”

“Koeman's a good guy. He can be tough. He doesn't shout but he passes the message on in a strong way.”

“It's been my dream all my career to go and follow in my brother's footsteps. He won the Champions League and that is something I have also wanted to do throughout my career.”

“I struggled a lot in Kenya. My brother was looking to get me out, also with my parents. They managed to take me out when I was young to Sweden and I think that changed my game.”

“I'm a winner, I have a strong character.”

“Helsingborg really helped me. If I had stayed in Kenya, I wouldn't have got that experience of knowing how to be a pro. They didn't have the facilities in Kenya that I had in Sweden. I was really lucky to go there.”

“Money and all the trappings of being a footballer mean nothing unless you have your health and fitness.”

“There are a lot of good clubs in England.”

“It is a great thing to be in the Champions League final but it is not just about being there and playing - it is also about winning.”

“All the small games are always tough. The teams want to prove they can be on the same level as you and they fight, so it can be tough.”

“We Kenyans have a lot of talent. It's just that we don't have scouts going there. I hope I will raise the profile so in the future the scouts go there, then our players can show their skills.”