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Frenkie de Jong admits Premier League a 'higher level' than La Liga

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong believes the Premier League is at a "slightly higher level" than La Liga.

The former Ajax prodigy moved to Spain over the summer and has quickly cemented his spot in Ernesto Valverde's side.

The 22-year-old has already made 18 La Liga appearances scoring once and contributing two assists with the Catalans currently top of the domestic competition.

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Having acclimatised so well to Spain's top flight, De Jong has observed that the Premier League appears to be of a marginally better level.