His life in Utrecht was a major factor in his considerations, perhaps the most important one. He loved the city with a depth that surprised even him, the people who had embraced him as one of their own, the sense of community that permeated every aspect of daily life.
He had his friends, The Four Horsemen, who were more like brothers to him than mere teammates. Their bond had been forged in the fires of competition and strengthened by shared triumph. He had Coach Jansen, a mentor and a father figure whose guidance had been instrumental in his development both on and off the pitch.
