Ayoze Perez admits he chose to join Newcastle United ahead of offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The striker is enjoying the best football of his career this season.

And he confirmed to AS the offers from Real and Barca: "They were offers to go to the B teams. They are among the most powerful clubs in the world. I remember that I had a conversation with my family and my representative but my dream was the Premier League.

"Since I was little I used to watch it on TV and I wanted to play there. In that sense, the decision was clear. Coming to the Premier was what I wanted. A historic club like Newcastle gave me the opportunity - as it does today.

"Obviously the decision has been totally successful. I have grown a lot here and I have fulfilled a dream."

He added: "I'm very happy here. More and more players want to come to England. Obviously going back to Spain is something that I have pending but I do not even know when it will be."