"I'm extremely happy," he said. "The beauty of it is that everyone kept believing in us. It's been a challenging season, but it ended on a wonderful note." He expressed his pride and emotion after the final whistle, feeling proud not just for the team but also for himself after overcoming injuries and struggles.
Van de Ven also talked about his impressive goal-line clearance, which was a crucial moment in the game. He recalled how he instinctively knew he had to get to the goal line to prevent a goal when Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund headed the ball towards the goal. Despite the ball being high and him feeling uncertain, he gave it his all and managed to save it, securing a clean sheet for Tottenham.
The young defender also mentioned that some rival fans had doubted him when he joined Tottenham, suggesting he was making a mistake by choosing a trophy-less team. However, he's happy to have proven them wrong after the team's 17-year wait for a trophy.
"They can say what they want now," he said with a smile. "We've won a trophy, and that's what matters most to us, the fans, and the club."
