Schalke 04 left-back Dennis Aogo has revealed his gratitude to the club for putting their faith in him despite the injury he suffered in November that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Aogo recently agreed terms on a deal to make his loan move from Hamburger SV permanent, and said that the agreement has given him extra motivation to impress all at the club.
"I felt from the beginning great confidence from the entire club," the club quotes him as saying in a statement.
"Therefore, I am happy and grateful to sign this contract with Schalke 04. That motivates me even more to do everything to be fit again soon."
Schalke are currently fourth in the Bundesliga.