Frenkie de Jong was one of the great protagonists of the summer transfer window. His name was in the media almost every day because FC Barcelona decided to listen to proposals given their financial need to part with a player for a big fee.
One of the clubs that wanted to sign him was Manchester United, curiously Barça's rival in the next round of the Europa League. In fact, United coach Erik Ten Hag still wants him to lead his project at Old Trafford.
On Monday, at the press conference prior to the duel between the Netherlands and Qatar, De Jong was asked if he was close to signing for United last summer and his answer was very clear.
"I'm not going to talk about club football," he said. "I'm at the World Cup." .
The reality is that De Jong never considered leaving Barça despite the fact that he has also admitted that he did not like how the club behaved during the summer.
The midfielder is an important part f Xavi's team and he is very happy in the city. He has adapted perfectly and wants to stay at the club for many years.
With regards to the World Cup, De Jong acknowledged that the Dutch did not play well against Ecuador but he is convinced that they will improve against Qatar in order to seal their pass to the round of 16.
"We were not good enough with the ball against Ecuador, generally we are better than that," he added. "We have a lot of quality and as the coach said it is an accident and not something that will happen again."
They have also asked him about his health since he was a little pale: "I have a bit of a sore throat and just had a little sleep, that's all."
Kihcimptz
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b l l l l l p p l l l l l ll l l p l l but why that coach is resisting to that guy there many players out who can play more than him on that position leave him alone why all
DeminohNyanda
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why !! we need you for old Trafford
laubcdimoz
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welcome to arsenal frenkie
vibcekpr
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no man utd live for barcelona
ciecemu
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okay be with your club
anasdaura22
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I am just glad we got Casemiro.
frankie de jong is better than casemiro
sonabdnruy
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we want to liverpoll
Zeybikmst
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The next bench warmer from barcelona
No, he should take the place of Busquets.
Zeybikmst
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The talent for the Netherlands are Frenkie, Matthijs De Ligt and Jurrien Timber these days!
rieadeku
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leee bl pot
sazbeikmpt
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LM. ..... .... vg.
Footballking26
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The pain goes straight to United fans..i can feel you guys😂🤣
Yiwklotyz
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who asked them to talk about him before
emilnimmi
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The next bench warmer from barcelona
bannermanH
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I am just glad we got Casemiro.
thephenomenalps
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soon club will not talk about you
lol....really??!!?
lambikmz
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leave this guy alone,he is not the only player to fit at that role.
TherdoreJovanny
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a way of avoiding to admit that he is being rejected in Barcelona, becoming just bench warmer
champ11
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soon club will not talk about you