Frenkie de Jong has declared he has no intention of leaving Barcelona amid continued hyperlinks with Manchester United.
The 25-year-old midfielder was closely linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford within the low season nevertheless it by no means materialised regardless of the very best efforts of United’s Dutch supervisor Erik ten Hag to persuade him.
The scenario was sophisticated by De Jong’s contractual scenario with financially embattled Barcelona, turning it right into a drawn-out saga, fuelling discuss United may transfer for him once more on the finish of this season.
However De Jong has made clear that he has no intention to depart Camp Nou, the place he’s contracted till 2026.
“I used to be calm as a result of I knew I needed to remain at Barca and I haven’t modified my thoughts,” De Jong informed RAC1.
“I had at all times dreamed of taking part in for Barcelona and I need to succeed at Barca. Proper now I’m calm and I need to proceed at Barca.”
De Jong, who joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019, added that he had loads left to attain with the Catalans.
“I’ve by no means gained LaLiga,” he mentioned. “It’s my fourth yr right here and it’s the time I’ve been nearer. However there’s nonetheless an extended approach to go.
“It’s our major aim and we’ll give the whole lot to attain it.”
De Jong has made 18 begins with 4 appearances off the bench in Barcelona’s 24 LaLiga video games this time period, guaranteeing he has been a key a part of their success, sitting 9 factors clear with 14 video games to play.
“The four-midfielder system advantages me, however past that, this yr I’m taking part in extra on the base of midfield, the place I really feel extra comfy,” he mentioned.
“After which, I’ve extra freedom to maneuver, to drive and overcome strains. Busquets helps me lots as a result of he transmits a variety of calmness. He’s very assured with the ball and defensively he’s significantly better than folks suppose.”
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 9, 2023
