Frenkie de Jong has actually disclosed that Manchester United come close to Barcelona last summer season in an effort to safeguard his trademark in advance of the 2022-23 project.
Frenkie de Jong has actually disclosed that Manchester United come close to Barcelona last summer season in an effort to safeguard his trademark in advance of the 2022-23 project.
Upon his arrival as Red Devils head trainer, Erik ten Hag showed up to recognize De Jong as his leading target, as well as the 20-time English champs invested a lot of the transfer home window seeking him.
The Netherlands worldwide demanded a variety of celebrations that he wished to remain at Camp Nou, however, in spite of Barcelona’s noticeable desire to offer because of their monetary problems.
De Jong has actually currently disclosed that Man United fell short with a step for him last summer season, yet the 26-year-old is identified to stay with Barcelona “for as long as possible” in the middle of fresh web links change a button to Old Trafford.
“Manchester United already spoke with Barcelona [last summer] despite the fact that I wanted to stay here,” De Jong informed NOS
“The club remained in a tight spot. They had the ability to offer me for a large charge, as well as they wished to do this, yet I did not intend to leave so I remained. If whatever works out for me as well as for the club, after that I intend to remain right here for as lengthy as feasible.
“I have won the league here so now there is just one thing left for me to win this season, and that’s the Nations League [with the Netherlands]. It’s not the Euros or a World Cup, but I think it would be a nice sign if we manage to win it.”
According to Ziggo Sport, Barcelona are currently eager to go over a brand-new agreement with De Jong in spite of the midfielder having an additional 3 years delegated operate on his offer.
The Dutchman has actually been a crucial player for the Catalan attire this term, including on 40 celebrations in all competitors, adding 2 objectives as well as 3 helps while doing so.
In total amount, De Jong has actually currently made 180 looks for Barcelona considering that showing up from Ajax in July 2019, racking up 15 objectives as well as signing up 20 helps while doing so.
The midfielder additionally just recently claimed that he has a “good” partnership with Barcelona head of state Joan Laporta in spite of a “situation” last summer season.
“My relationship with the president is good. In reality, it has never been bad,” De Jong informedZiggo Sport “Of course, there was this situation last summer, but my relationship with him is good.”
Barcelona will certainly propose an additional midfielder this summer season, with Sergio Busquets preparing to leave on a totally free transfer at the end of June.
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