Vertonghen: "Connection between me and Benfica is going to work"

EXCLUSIVE

Jan Vertonghen is on BPlay. In exclusive interview (see entire interview HERE), the left center-back of Sport Lisboa e Benfica explained the reason why he chose the eagles, declaring he is very happy at the club. 

"Me and Benfica we have the same ambition"

"I came here to give the best of me, I still have a few years to play, I’m very ambitious and that’s why the connection between me and Benfica is going to work, because we have the same ambition… we want to win titles, play the European competitions... I want to be at a club with great ambitions, willing to win trophies."

"The club, the project, the coach… I was very excited"

"They explained me how the Club is, the project, the players, the club’s greatness, the coach … I was very excited, things sorted out in a couple of weeks. The most important is the club’s ambition, the project and the football side."

"This jersey is beautiful"

"It’s a special feeling, being able to wear a different jersey. I love it and I think it’s a beautiful jersey! I’m proud to wear it."

Text: Marco Rebelo

Photos: Archive / SL Benfica