Frenkie de Jong Barcelona: Barcelona in financial difficulties needed to raise funds and were interested to cash in for midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the summer when Manchester United came calling. Red Devils head coach Erik Ten Hag was eager to reunite with his countryman, previously the duo worked wonders at Ajax. However, De Jong showcased his willingness to remain in the Blaugrana colors as he is playing a huge role in Barcelona’s recent surge for domestic success. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Frenkie de Jong Barcelona: Barcelona authorities acknowledge De Jong’s importance in Barcelona’s La Liga charge, ASSERT being LUCKY to keep midfielder from Man United – Check Out
Aas Xavi’s side grabbed the Spanish Super Cup and is eyeing La Liga and the Copa de Rey, the club hierarchy confessed internally they were thrilled to have kept hold of Frenkie de Jong. De Jong’s excelled this season for Barcelona, as the Catalan side now sits top of the La Liga standings, as reports from Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim, the club chiefs have privately expressed relief, stating, ‘Lucky we didn’t sell him.’
The source added, ‘He understands better and better what is being asked of him and the coach values him a lot.’
The Dutch midfielder vowed to fight for his place in the presence of the likes of Pedri, Gavi, and Busquests. The 25-year-old has played a crucial role so far with impressive technical qualities and game-reading ability keeping Barcelona’s midfield in control, as he appeared in 33 games so far in all competitions.
The former Ajax midfielder, recently underlined his desire to stay with the Catalan club, stating, ‘I am very happy and I want to continue for many years at Barça. I have always dreamed of playing for Barça and I want to succeed at Barça. I am very happy, comfortable, participating more in the game,’
Frenkie de Jong Barcelona: Barcelona authorities acknowledge De Jong’s importance in Barcelona’s La Liga charge, ASSERT being LUCKY to keep midfielder from Man United – Check Out
‘[Last summer] I was fine, calm because I knew I wanted to continue at Barça and I haven’t changed my mind. With [Xavi] I have to continue and improve because each player has room to do so. Xavi helps me a lot, all the coaches have helped me in some way’
However, many European giants are keeping tabs on de Jong’s development and harbor the dream of signing him in the summer. Let’s be honest, Barcelona are in a deep ocean of trouble, as financial mismanagement alongside bribing referees made headlines recently, moreover, the club’s huge debts are in no way to be hidden. Manchester United are believed to have not given up on the Dutchman, furthermore, Chelsea are too interested as Barcelona could be tempted to sell with the right offer in the summer.
Interestingly, the Spanish club still owes a reported £17 million in deferred wages to De Jong, having agreed to defer a chunk of his pay during the Pandemic like many Barcelona stars. Although the Dutchman and his representatives want to settle for an agreed fee of £11 million, Barcelona wants him to agree to just £6 million.
‘De Jong should consider legal action versus Barcelona and all players should be behind him!’ Pundit Gary Neville says.
Frenkie de Jong Barcelona: Barcelona authorities acknowledge De Jong’s importance in Barcelona’s La Liga charge, ASSERT being LUCKY to keep midfielder from Man United – Check Out
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