Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain feels he has become a better player following his debut season in Serie A.
The Argentina international scored 24 times in all competitions last term following a move from Real Madrid in July helping Napoli to the Coppa Italia title and a third-placed finish in the Italian top flight.
Having previously been at the Bernabeu for six years, Higuain claims the increased competition in Italy has helped improve him as a player.
When I went to Spain it was a risk because I was really young, he told El Pais.
But I quickly learned the game and I grew as a result. Serie A has been the same for me except it s a more competitive league.
Maybe the quality of the games is slightly less (than Spain) but from a tactical point of view it s a …