"I speak with Arbeloa every week. He has been a good help to me, because he knows everything in England after being here almost three years," he said.
"He has been a big help to me and my wife during my first season in England.
"For Spanish footballers it is difficult to come here, because the football is so different. You need to play a lot of games before you can play like an English player.
"Arbeloa is in his third season and is probably having his best season. The more I play in England the more I will improve."