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FRENKIE DE JONG EXPLAINS WHY THE'RESTLESS' MAN UNITED TRANSFER CRISIS 'WASN'T UNPLEASANT'

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The Red Devils, who had recently appointed his former manager at Ajax, Erik ten Hag, courted the Dutchman in 2022.

Ten Hag made it known that De Jong was one of his top priorities after arriving at Old Trafford. The midfielder was reluctant to leave Camp Nou despite Man Utd's willingness to pay Barcelona handsomely, especially as he was still due millions in back pay.

Joan Laporta, the club president, stated throughout the drama that he wanted De Jong to stay but acknowledged that he could have been traded for the proper sum.

De Jong said to Voetbal International that he never gave any thought to the possibility of being ejected from Barça.

That has always been apparent to me, even during the turbulent summer of last year. It wasn't as tough for me last summer because I always knew I wanted to stay in Barcelona, De Jong said.

Additionally, I had recently extended my contract, so I always felt in charge and able to make my own decisions.Because of this, I decided not to worry about it. I'm happy where I am and anticipate continuing to play for Barcelona in the upcoming season.


De Jong contributed significantly to Barcelona's La Liga victory this season, while Man Utd also had success without him.

Christian Eriksen and Casemiro, who eventually joined the Red Devils, developed a potent midfield tandem and assisted the team in ending its six-year trophy drought.

In the play-offs for the knockout phase of the Europa League, Man Utd also eliminated De Jong's Barcelona.Midfielder Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona has spoken out about the protracted transfer issue from last summer, which almost led to his joining Manchester United.

A team that was once thought of as "the best of the rest" has fallen into two relegation battles in as many seasons due to financial mismanagement, bad hiring practices, and dubious managerial appointments.

Everton's days of consistently finishing in the top six while operating on a shoestring budget under David Moyes are long gone, but not so long ago, the Toffees looked primed to contend for, at the at least, a spot in Europe.

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