"I do get a lot of swelling on my knee and it gets really stiff, but it's a good pain because I got it through what I love most, playing football. There's no better pain than that," he said.
"We have had some ups and downs with the club, but since I have been here I have got really attached to the club.
"Sometimes it hurts when the club isn't doing so well. But I think we've showed a lot of character.
"With the new manager coming in as well I didn't want to be left behind. I always want to make sure I can contribute to the club as long as I can and do the best I can for the manager and the club.
"I think now it's crucial for me that next season I focus more on the club than the national team."