Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up on why settling into the Premier League felt more natural than his time in the Netherlands, crediting his familiarity with English football as the key factor.

Bassey, who faced criticism during his stint at Ajax before earning widespread praise since joining Fulham, was named Fulham's Player of the Season for 2024/25 — a milestone that underscores just how far he has come.

Comfort in England

Speaking to AjaxShowTime, Bassey explained that the English game aligned with what he had always known, even with a foreign manager at the helm.