Gerard Deulofeu: I am loving life at EvertonOn-loan Barcelona youngster says he has improved during his time in the Premier League
Gerard Deulofeu says that he is "loving life" at Everton and credits his time in the Premier League with improving his physique.
The Spanish youngster has impressed at Everton during his loan spell and, despite catching the eye with his attacking qualities for Roberto Martinez's side, it is his defensive skills that he feels have improved the most.
He told the International Business Times : "I am in the top division, in the Premier League, one of the best leagues - if not the best - and I am really enjoying it.
"I have learnt so many things. Especially that I have lived (the season) with great intensity, I have enjoyed it. But mostly, I think I have improved my physique. Before, my defence was questioned but I am improving it. I am very happy."
The 20-year-old joined Everton on-loan from Spanish giants Barcelona in July on last year and has scored three goals so far for the Blues - he envisions his future at the Nou Camp, and believes there is no reason why his manager cannot one day join him in Spain.
He continued: "What is meant to be, will be. There is a month left and these things are Barcelona's decision. I am very happy at Everton and I do not know what is going to happen next season. But, I would love to be at Barça.
"I would really like to be at Barça because it is the best team in the world. I would like to be in the first team, but also I know it is very complicated as there are very good players. We have to wait.
"I believe Roberto would be up to being Barcelona’s coach as he has shown that in the teams he has been at, he has done well.
"That would be great, really, but I think it is complicated. Tata Martino still has one year left on his contract, so we will see.
"Roberto is the one who has given me the opportunity to play in the first division, he is the coach who has given me the most confidence.
"The truth is that he has supported me from the beginning. I knew it would be complicated because there are very good players who have spent many years at Everton. Roberto has managed me patiently."
For now, the Spaniard will continue to help Everton push for a place in the Champions League - a competition he is backing his parent side to win, as well as La Liga, of course.
He said: "My favourite to win the both trophies are Barça, of course!
"They won El Clásico which was very important because if they did not win it, I think their chances would have finished. So they are doing well. Let's see what happens. There are three teams and seven games left, so they will have to gamble."
