The father of Frenkie De Jong has virtually ruled out the possibility of the Barcelona star joining Manchester United because of the notoriously poor weather in the north of England.
Man United are set to make a 2022 transfer bid for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to a number of reports in the English and Spanish media, and could make a move as early as January.
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The Red Devils are looking for at least one new central midfielder, as their current starting duo of Fred and Scott McTominay is below the standard needed to challenge for major titles.
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Barcelona are understood to be considering a sale for two main reasons.
The main reason is a financial one. Barcelona are swimming in debts of over €1.3 billion and are desperately trying to raise cash and cut costs.
Xavi willing to let De Jong leave
The second reason is because Barca already possess the two best teenage central midfielders in world football in wonderkids Pedri and Gavi.
New Barcelona coach Xavi is a huge fan of both starlets and believes they can more than fill in the void if De Jong leaves.
Man Utd had been considered the favourites to sign De Jong in 2022, but there is also heavy interest from a number of other top European clubs, including Bayern Munich and PSG.
But De Jong’s father John has appeared to rule out the chance of his son moving to either Man Utd or Bayern due to the poor weather in Manchester and Munich.
What did De Jong’s father say about Manchester United?
“It's often bad weather there,' he told AD. “Of course it's about football, but it does matter.
“Of course I know that Barcelona needs money and a great offer for Frenkie could help, but I don't see it happening anytime soon. Although, five top European clubs have all called.
“They (De Jong and his partner Mikky) are having such a great time in Barcelona. Life is great there. I'm there often. Even now you are in the sun with 16 degrees.”
De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax in the summer of 2019 for €75 million but has largely failed to live up to his sky-high potential.
NasirSaedAbdi
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Because he saw what's happening to Van de beek.
darayne
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I prefer I hadaira
denismalja123
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looser like fcb hhhhhj
no it's Fc draw...howewer we make draw not lose like your team
Nipeiklrsy
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Because he don't want to join Losser United team🤭
looser like fcb hhhhhj
Prince-E
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@autty is a secret Ronaldo fan. when Ronaldo was at Juventus, everyday @autty would post something about Juve, now he has come to Man United. @auttu welcome to Man U
Rohbmopsty
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the father need psychiatrist attendance
Alexandrov
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This autty can't do without mentioning Man Utd
Dooimopt
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Dude Barcelona lost to the best team in the world right now and you can’t even beat young boys 2 times😂😂 so stop with the hate on Barcelona
a fool is talking with Manchester United logo fool
5858s
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talk of now mumu
Now Man Utd are no better, changing a coach doesn’t make that team any better.
Dooimopt
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Man Utd have already sunk long time back. Why jump from one sinking ship to already a sunk ship?
talk of now mumu
Naccdeknpu
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to be honest Barcelona as a club they don't have any good player you can dream of to play for Manchester United Barcelona is a finished project everything is boring when it comes to Barcelona that's my opinion and I mean it
Boaanop
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Go and f...* yourself you maniakkk...who you think are you to say me "kid"
haha... such a cry baby.. my mistake. You have no logic at all🤣🤣🤣
denismalja123
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keep thinking about last year and it'll change what's happening now.. lol.. barca kids logic..!!
Go and f...* yourself you maniakkk...who you think are you to say me "kid"
fumadlmrz
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main reason is no offer from man utd for de Jong
kidalopsuz
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no need in man utd..over its over
rewabcnpsz
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I'm still haven't seen what de Jong can do..only barca fans seem to know
I can't believe even barca fans r still bubblinh
BabaYaga2312
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not suited for pace and intensity of PL. Kessie of AC Milan will be a better fit in PL than De Jong. And Kessie is available on a free transfer this summer.
But if u say physically there r players who r not physical who do well in prem take Jorginho only he’s a technical player Henderson Thiago Bruno and so on so if used properly I don’t see y de jong can’t survive in the prem
BabaYaga2312
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not suited for pace and intensity of PL. Kessie of AC Milan will be a better fit in PL than De Jong. And Kessie is available on a free transfer this summer.
I mean ur not gonna know if u don’t play there but yeah physically kessie is better than de jong
pekadnptu
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He is bro he’ll fit the pivot role perfectly or even a cdm role ppl don’t get it at barca because they have to keep playing busquets 🤦♂️
not suited for pace and intensity of PL. Kessie of AC Milan will be a better fit in PL than De Jong. And Kessie is available on a free transfer this summer.
pekadnptu
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Does Man U even have a CDM now?
the best CDM in La Liga was outrun by a Chelsea team that finished 4th in the league last season. unless he starts playing quick, his fate will be similar to Pogba in PL. both are highly talented no doubt, but not suited for the pace of PL in a 2 man midfield role.
bonabisuy
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Why Frenkie De Jong is refusing to join Man Utd? Because nobody wants him at Man Utd (as simple as that) 🤷
Boaanop
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remember what happened last yearr
keep thinking about last year and it'll change what's happening now.. lol.. barca kids logic..!!
bemcrty
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Let him remain where's.
hilton1985
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did man utd ever mention wanting him?
denismalja123
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now a day your team is in europera league 😂
remember what happened last yearr
Nachiketer
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Which better are you playing Man U surely? 🤣🤣 the way you play is that being better?🤔 it's okay we'll keep him after all he's currently one of the greatest midfielders...
bro they got Fred, the best player of all time, why would they need any more midfield 😭🤣
Nachiketer
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Honestly I don't think he's kind of a player we're in need of at the moment... 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Does Man U even have a CDM now?
ULayYeThiha
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Because he don't want to join Losser United team🤭
now a day your team is in europera league 😂
Unitedforlife6
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He’s clear of Mcfred, Misstominay, and Van De Bench combined[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
being better than these players is nothing special
denismalja123
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so cry in Europera league
remember last year whas you in Europa league you kiddd...lolllll
BabaYaga2312
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weather doesn't matter what's matter is sport, we're talking better club better playing position better job and better salary for you De jong. Let your father to know about that.
Family is more important than sport to be fair and if de jong and his father feel like their family is better settled and comfortable at barca where he’s earning a huge salary too then I think they wld take that option
BabaYaga2312
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Honestly I don't think he's kind of a player we're in need of at the moment... 🙄🙄🙄🙄
He is bro he’ll fit the pivot role perfectly or even a cdm role ppl don’t get it at barca because they have to keep playing busquets 🤦♂️
ULayYeThiha
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Because he don't want to join Losser United team🤭
so cry in Europera league
feligospecial
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Honestly I don't think he's kind of a player we're in need of at the moment... 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Ridwanibrahim
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but now you can't beat anyone 😂😆🤣
Dude Barcelona lost to the best team in the world right now and you can’t even beat young boys 2 times😂😂 so stop with the hate on Barcelona
Bimklrtuz
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He is not EPL standard. He is afraid of English football.
cale233
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I'm still haven't seen what de Jong can do..only barca fans seem to know
He’s clear of Mcfred, Misstominay, and Van De Bench combined[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
5858s
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Hahaha.. you can continue to stay in that sinking ship call Barca… we don’t need you btw
Man Utd have already sunk long time back. Why jump from one sinking ship to already a sunk ship?
Briankasupe
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let him be where hi whats to be. united will look for someone
Benjo22
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If Xaxi sells Frenkie then Xavi is aslo a Bias Catalonia who only wants catalans to play for Barcelona...Blame pique,Alba,Busquets and useless Roberto..Fuk u Xavi
5858s
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weather doesn't matter what's matter is sport, we're talking better club better playing position better job and better salary for you De jong. Let your father to know about that.
Better club then Barcelona ? Lol.
denismalja123
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Because he don't want to join Losser United team🤭
Unitedforlife6
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I'm still haven't seen what de Jong can do..only barca fans seem to know
vishvajeet_singh
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He isn't that good to be honest.
Dexamyor
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He don’t wanna go trophy less for centuries 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Poor united dividers in trophy less 😂
rezruz
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Surely Xavi want to keep Frenkie Like Koeman surely wanted Messi, Griezmann and Suarez to stay…
Dexamyor
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He don’t wanna go trophy less for centuries 🤣🤣🤣🤣
When was the last time u won 🏆 tell me 😂😂😂
IilekaerastuscmOK
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weather doesn't matter what's matter is sport, we're talking better club better playing position better job and better salary for you De jong. Let your father to know about that.
Dooimopt
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Hahaha.. you can continue to stay in that sinking ship call Barca… we don’t need you btw
but now you can't beat anyone 😂😆🤣
Dooimopt
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He don’t wanna go trophy less for centuries 🤣🤣🤣🤣
see the fool that's talking