Mario Pasalic says he's growing as a player with Atalanta.

Pasalic is in his second season on-loan from Chelsea - with Atalanta eager to buy the midfielder outright next month.

He said, "You grow up when you play continuously, when you play every game, when you have minutes in your legs.

"This is normal.

"Of course, I have a lot more confidence. I'm happy, we're doing well."

For the moment, Pasalic's loan with the Oribici runs to June.