The Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, says Manchester United stopper David de Gea warned him of the challenges he would face in the Premier League ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge last summer.
Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalkeeper in history with his £71million move from Athletic Bilbao in August, with the 24-year-old keeping 22 clean sheets in his 51 appearances to date.
De Gea experienced a challenging start to life at Old Trafford after his £18million move from Atlético Madrid in 2011, but has since established himself as one of the world's most accomplished 'keepers.
And Arrizabalaga says his compatriot came in useful as a sounding board ahead of swapping La Liga for the Premier League.
"I spoke with De Gea many times in the national team," he told the Daily Mail.
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"He told me the first season in England for him was difficult in every aspect, that's always quite tough.
"Change always takes a bit of time and effort. Change is always difficult. The style of football in the league is different to the football played in Spain.
"That's what I've noticed the most. It's more physical, the referees let a lot more go and allow a lot more contact here.
"Before I came here I would have my routine workout in the gym and a plan I followed. I've not had to change it greatly."
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