The club had its own ideas and I have my own Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong explains why he snubbed Manchester United and stayed at Camp Nou
"The club had its own ideas and I have my own" - Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong explains why he snubbed Manchester United and stayed at Camp Nou × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football La Liga 2022-23 News
“I never changed this decision during the summer”, Frenkie added.9431615Frenkie de Jong confirms to @NOS: “Chelsea and Man United interest? I already decided in May that I wanted to stay at Barcelona”. #FCB“I never changed this decision during the summer”, Frenkie added. https://t.co/WoxthKiKWU De Jong remained at Barca and has been part of Xavi Hernandez's XI this season, making eight appearances and finding the net once. His past connection with Ten Hag was a key reason as to why the latter was so eager to reunite with the midfielder at Old Trafford. The pair worked together at Ajax, winning the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Cup. Instead, Ten Hag's side secured the signing of De Jong's El Clasico rival Casemiro from Real Madrid for £60 million. It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils will recommence their pursuit of De Jong in the future given Ten Hag's determination to sign him. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoErik ten Hag tells @TheAthleticUK on Frenkie de Jong: “We are looking for a player who can play in the holding midfield position, but it has to be the right one”. #MUFC
“There are not many in that position capable of the level we demand”.537923576Erik ten Hag tells @TheAthleticUK on Frenkie de Jong: “We are looking for a player who can play in the holding midfield position, but it has to be the right one”. #MUFC“There are not many in that position capable of the level we demand”.
The club had its own ideas and I have my own - Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong explains why he snubbed Manchester United and stayed at Camp Nou
By Matthew Guyett Modified 22 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share De Jong explains his determination to stay at the Nou Camp Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has explained why he rejected a move to Manchester United this past summer, as per Mirror. The Dutchman was Erik ten Hag's No.1 transfer target throughout the summer and there were expectations that he would arrive at Old Trafford. Manchester United had agreed to a fee with Barcelona for De Jong; all that was required was the player's acceptance to make the move. However, De Jong stood firm and resisted the transfer as he desired to remain at the Nou Camp. He has now commented on the speculation that took hold throughout the summer transfer window. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League encounter with Poland on September 21, he said: "I always wanted to stay at Barcelona and this is why I always remained calm in the summer." He continued by giving an eye opening explanation on the situation that ensued between himself and Barca: "I can't give too much details away. But look.. the club has it's own idea's and I have my own idea's too and sometimes this clashes with each other. But at the end of the day things went okay." Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoFrenkie de Jong confirms to @NOS: “Chelsea and Man United interest? I already decided in May that I wanted to stay at Barcelona”. #FCB“I never changed this decision during the summer”, Frenkie added.9431615Frenkie de Jong confirms to @NOS: “Chelsea and Man United interest? I already decided in May that I wanted to stay at Barcelona”. #FCB“I never changed this decision during the summer”, Frenkie added. https://t.co/WoxthKiKWU De Jong remained at Barca and has been part of Xavi Hernandez's XI this season, making eight appearances and finding the net once. His past connection with Ten Hag was a key reason as to why the latter was so eager to reunite with the midfielder at Old Trafford. The pair worked together at Ajax, winning the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Cup. Instead, Ten Hag's side secured the signing of De Jong's El Clasico rival Casemiro from Real Madrid for £60 million. It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils will recommence their pursuit of De Jong in the future given Ten Hag's determination to sign him. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoErik ten Hag tells @TheAthleticUK on Frenkie de Jong: “We are looking for a player who can play in the holding midfield position, but it has to be the right one”. #MUFC
“There are not many in that position capable of the level we demand”.537923576Erik ten Hag tells @TheAthleticUK on Frenkie de Jong: “We are looking for a player who can play in the holding midfield position, but it has to be the right one”. #MUFC“There are not many in that position capable of the level we demand”.