"I'm still young, but I want to play as many games as possible. We talked and the boss outlined the areas where I need to improve my game, and hopefully I can bring those areas up to the next level soon," said the forward.
"My career has had a lot of ups and a few downs until this point. But I am confident it will be okay.
"When I was young I didn't get picked by Ajax after three trial games. After the third game, I thought I didn't want to play for them anymore. But when I returned to my club I did well and eventually Ajax came back for me again. I take a lot of strength and belief from that.
"I'm always confident. I know I have potential. It's up to me to work hard. Nothing good ever comes for free and I believe in my ability.
"But unfortunately only 11 players can start each week, and it's up to those who don't play as much to work even harder.
"Somebody said recently that if the second half of the season goes the same way as the first, we'll be champions. Let's hope so.
"Right now we are top of the table and doing well.
"I want to do my bit for the team as we challenge for the title."