Having just joining Barcelona in the summer, Frenkie de Jong believes his views on LaLiga has changed over the past six months.
The 22-year-old has been an integral part to Ernesto Valverde’s side who is leading the league with two points, ahead of Real Madrid.
But LaLiga title race this season has only been Barca and Real, while Atletico is falling behind.
“I used to think that LaLiga was the strongest football league in the world,” De Jong told the Mirror.
“You could see their dominance in European Cup competitions.
“The Spanish clubs always progressed a long way and often grabbed the main trophies, the Champions League and the Europa League.
“But the Premier League has gained more power over the last few years.
“When it comes to pure skills, LaLiga is better but, because of the sheer intensity, the English competition is at a slightly higher level.”
De Jong claims might suggests that he prefers to play in a more competitive league.
Premier League, once dominated by four clubs, now it’s as if there were seven clubs competing for the title race, with Leicester winning the league four years ago.
However, Man United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur experiencing a transition, a change of managerial position that made them less competitive in recent years.
This season, it’s all about a three horse race between Liverpool, Leicester and Man City.
But to say competitive, Liverpool are currently in 13-point lead over Leicester.
It looks as though La Liga is more competitive at the moment.
But why would De Jong said that? Unless he is interested in a move to Premier League.