Character Quote by Yannick Bolasie

Going to Leicester, suddenly, football was just my living. This was the way I was going to support my family. That is when I…

— Danny Drinkwater

I wasn't concerned with the money stuff; I only wanted to play football.

— Drew Busby

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

— Naby Keita

I was never motivated by money. I wanted to be an FA Cup finalist. I wanted to walk up the steps at Wembley. I…

— Alex Scott

People think I got loads of money at City and then left for Chelsea to chase more money. I didn't get that money. I…

— Daniel Sturridge

Part of the reason that I wanted to become a footballer was to help my family and friends financially so that was one of…

— Abdoulaye Doucoure

When I was younger, I wanted very much to play football.

— Andris Nelsons

When I decided to move to Chelsea, I got a bit of stick at the time, but I didn't move just because of the…

— Patrick Bamford

Obviously, I did enjoy my football - it was just that I was missing out with friends. But they are the sacrifices that sometimes…

— Daniel James

I didn't get paid enough money really to live properly, sleeping on people's sofas and stuff, but that was the moment when I thought,…

— Lucy Bronze

I didn't go into football to earn money. It was because I liked playing football.

— Robert Green

The reason I came to London is to become a better footballer, to not stay in my comfort zone. It's given me everything I…

— Sam Kerr