Ghana-born Italian Kingsley Boateng paid glowing tribute to the NAC Breda fans after making his Eredivisie debut at home in the 1-1 draw with Excelsior.

Boateng, signed up from AC Milan, played the entire duration and says he enjoyed the atmosphere at the Rat Verlegh Stadion

“Something I’ve never experienced before,” he said.

“We are still a young team, but we have the will to work hard for each other and grow.”