Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that the club will do their "best" to keep Manchester United target, Frenkie de Jong, at Camp Nou. Laporta, however, hinted that their stance could change if the player did not agree to take a pay cut.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reportedly (via The United Stand) wants to bring De Jong to Old Trafford. Having lost Juan Mata, Paul Pogba, and Nemanja Matic this summer, the Red Devils could do with more reinforcements in midfield (Christian Eriksen has already joined).
The player, however, is supposedly reluctant to move to Manchester United and would rather continue being a Barcelona player.
Barca president Joan Laporta claimed that the club also wanted to keep the former Ajax man, but emphasized the need for him to adhere to Barcelona's new salary structure. He said (via Reshad Rahman):
"FDJ wants to stay and the club too. Another thing is the talks we have because there is a new salary structure. We find a high wage bill, hence we have to talk to players. We'll do our best to keep him & I hope he will also do everything he can to stay."
Since joining from Ajax in 2019, the 25-year-old has played 140 games for the Blaugrana across competitions, recording 13 goals and 17 assists. The Dutch international has thus far only won the Copa del Rey (2020-21) with the Catalan outfit.
Frenkie de Jong could have more joy at Manchester United than Barcelona next season
Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is in search of a holding midfielder for his team (via Fabrizio Romano). De Jong, who thrives in that role, could be the perfect fit for him.
The midfielder is already familiar with Ten Hag’s system, thanks to their time together at Ajax, and could hit the ground running at Old Trafford.
At Barca, that particular role is occupied by Sergio Busquets. The Spaniard is on the wrong side of 30, but still has plenty of football left in him.
In pre-season fixtures, Xavi has curiously deployed De Jong as a center-back and believes he could offer the team "a lot" as a make-shift center-back when needed.
With the World Cup only a few months away, De Jong will want to play to his strengths and not experiment by taking on a new role.
To ensure he is in the best possible shape before the World Cup, De Jong could have to rethink his stance and give Manchester United another look.
Spikelife123
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Frenkie de Jong and transfer saga
Spikelife123
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Everyday Laporta comments on Frenkie's de Jong future but no progress.Why,why,why,😕😕
Wonder433
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That’s thanks to the last CLOWN Barto President 🤡
I guest u are a Chelsea fan
Pazcmruz
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I think this final year of busquite if he leave who can play 4 we de jong
Yikiklopsu
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all of u supporting de Jong are not helping 14 million is too much if he loves the club he should take a pay cut like others
Imisiire
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Someone should tell Larpota that Feran Torres is not needed instead of trying to push out good players forcefully
Hamsa_Baydaani
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barcelona want to build a club no one wants to be against with great midfielders and dejong is is one of them, so the idea of selling him isn't good.
ChristianReis
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Barcelona used Manchester as a bait to reduce FDJ Salary
Receknsz
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Why Barca keep saying that he needs to take pay cut when they been signing about 6 players
But he is not obligated to take a pay cut. They still owe him 17m but spending over 50m
OneLove⚽️
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Why Barca keep saying that he needs to take pay cut when they been signing about 6 players
Everyone took a paycut except de Jong and some of them twice because it's corrupt Bartomeu's fault for overpaying when he bought players and paid them high salary with bonuses before they even kicked a ball or won anything for Barca🤷♂️🤦♂️.
OneLove⚽️
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Why can't ManU, Barca and De jong just meet up and have an honest conversation about what each ones position is??? We are tired of this saga!!!
It's all about the 17m loyalty bonus and of course his high wages when corrupt Bartomeu was president and Barca needs to get rid of players who don't want to take a salary reduction simple as that. Everyone knows Laporta is building a winning team again selling tv rights for 25 years with the option to buy back and spotify sponsor and of course de Jong isn't cooperating like others did more than once lowering their salary. Corrupt Bartomeu is at fault for overpaying for players Barca didn't need with high salary and bonuses.
yutcklpstu
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Laporta is managing barca with lies. From promising fans Messi will stay to the same promess for FDJ. I can you day the club want him to stay while you agreed fee with Utd for him? Pay him off and let him go wherever he wants to .
rezruz
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The closer to deadline day the more flexible Laporta (and MU get). Laporta filling the time with lot of talk. Which boss discusses salary of enployee with media???
rezruz
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The closer to deadline day the more flexible Laporta (and MU get). Laporta filling the time with lot of talk. Which boss discusses salary of enployee with media?
rezruz
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The closer to deadline day the more flexible Laporta (and MU get). Laporta filling the time with lot of talk. Which boss discusses salary of enployee with media?
Diaeiklryz
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"a winner is a dreamer who never gives up"
fekbstyz
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this situation should considered before buying players.... ur club is stupid at accounts
That’s thanks to the last CLOWN Barto President 🤡
Receknsz
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Why Barca keep saying that he needs to take pay cut when they been signing about 6 players
Apoorv955
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But why Frenkie is adamant on taking a pay cut whereby old players and the captains took theirs.. de jong should help this Barca situation for now.. and if the team performance is improved and win trophies.. then he would ask for more money... we all knew Messi didn't start like this... he works hard for barca
this situation should considered before buying players.... ur club is stupid at accounts
nobleng123
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I can see that Frank Rumor DE Jong has tired everybody
RKachacha
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Why can't ManU, Barca and De jong just meet up and have an honest conversation about what each ones position is??? We are tired of this saga!!!
Wonder433
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But why Frenkie is adamant on taking a pay cut whereby old players and the captains took theirs.. de jong should help this Barca situation for now.. and if the team performance is improved and win trophies.. then he would ask for more money... we all knew Messi didn't start like this... he works hard for barca