Coincidence and luck define our lives in so many ways.
I am so grateful for the coincidences and the luck that have allowed me to play in this beautiful stadium. For this great club. In front of the eyes of our passionate fans. In the best league in the world.
So many things that I could not control, and yet here I stand, living my dream of playing in the Premier League.
I know what a privilege that is and how many people never had or still don't have the opportunities — due to physical circumstances, difficult family situations or bad luck at the wrong moment. Coincidence can also take a great deal away from you.
I cherish this opportunity and have so much respect for everyone who has had to overcome truly difficult obstacles and has experienced strokes of fate. The different starting points in life that people have make me incredibly thoughtful.
I hope that in an age full of greed and envy, shaped by wars and a growing gap between rich and poor, we can
once again focus more on community. And together find solutions for how we can give as many people as possible the chance to live a fulfilling life and to pursue their dreams.
