There was interest from clubs in Italy and England, I believe. But I've never been attracted by the way they play in Italy. Staying in Spain was always my preference.
A lot of people look at playing overseas as a step down from the NBA. And, yes it is a step down from the NBA money-wise, but there is just as good of talent overseas as in the NBA. Not better talent.
You do see very few English players going abroad and those that do are largely good players otherwise they wouldn't have gone, but I feel a lot of their downfall is in the language. On the pitch you can learn the different basics of 'left,' 'right' and 'behind you' but off the pitch you want to have that influence around the team.
English players are probably scared to come abroad. They are in a comfort zone in England: that's where we grew up; that's where we played in youth teams.
It's strange that we don't see more English players going to the Spanish league.
Fundamentally, England, Spain and Germany were the relevant leagues I could see myself playing football in.
Nigerian footballers who have played in Russia improved their ability here.
I thank my dad for the JBA Experience and playing overseas.
I am available to play in foreign leagues only when not required on national duty.
Initially when I was looking to enter football I was looking at clubs in Italy or France or Spain, a mid-table club where I could develop players and eventually sell them.
I played in England for a year and a half, and I know how English teams play - very well.
I would not be worried about the physical aspect of the Premier League. I have scored goals in Argentina, Portugal, and now Spain. I am confident I can adapt my game to any league.
There are not a lot of German players out there who are successful in a foreign country.
You look at someone like Jadon Sancho, he took the chance of going abroad to get more game time and now he's possibly up there with the top players, wingers, in the world.
If English clubs are not giving you a chance then going abroad is always an option. That's what the Bundesliga is about.
I always think the same: English players don't generally leave England, which is strange. But of course, the Premier League's got the reputation as one of best leagues going, and one of the most competitive leagues.
For a national player it is a good thing to get experience playing abroad.
