Barcelona midfielder De Jong: I've had Prem offers, but...

De Jong signed a new deal last month to 2029.

The Holland midfielder told ESPN: "Do I have to go to the Premier League to prove my worth?... I don't think so.

"There were offers, but I'm happy at Barça. The Premier League is the best league right now, without a doubt, just like La Liga was about ten years ago.

"But that doesn't mean you have to play there to prove you're a great player. I already had that dream as a child with Barcelona."