Ronald Koeman reveals Frenkie's de Jong genuine sentiments on Man Utd move in confidential meet-up
Frenkie de Jong's exchange to Manchester United is edging nearer yet his ex-chief for Barcelona and the Netherlands, Ronald Koeman, has uncovered his actual sentiments on the £68m move to Old Trafford
Ronald Koeman has neglected that Frenkie de Jong needs to remain at Barcelona, in spite of his exchange to Manchester United edging nearer.
The 25-year-old is at last heading towards Old Trafford after the Red Devils inclined up exchanges with Camp Nou bosses throughout the end of the week. In a disturbing turn of events, notwithstanding, Koeman has uncovered that De Jong let him know his actual sentiments progressing in a confidential meet-up as it were "two or three days prior."
Having instructed the midfielder for Barcelona until last October, and beforehand with the Netherlands public group for a long time, Koeman addressed Catalan radio broadcast Esport 3 on Monday and shed light on what his previous star confessed to him while examining the potential arrangement worth an underlying £56.1 million, as per Sky Sports. "The main thing I know is that Frenkie needs to go on at Barca," the ex-Holland chief announced.
"Several days prior he let me know he needed to proceed. What I don't know is to sell him or necessities cash since he is one of only a handful of exceptional players for whom they can get a decent sum. For my purposes, De Jong is an extraordinary player for Barca."
Albeit frequently sent as a middle back during Koeman's disastrous spell as Barcelona chief, De Jong was a pillar as the Blaugrana won the Copa del Rey in the Dutch strategist's just full season. Having included noticeably under new supervisor Xavi Hernandez last term, the motivation behind why Barcelona desire to flagellate the playmaker is to assist with adjusting the books and cure their hazardous monetary situation.
De Jong himself has even expressed that his best option is to stay with his "fantasy club" in Catalunya, telling ESPN during the worldwide break: "What I'm talking about, there is literally nothing of an arrangement or anything official. Right now there is no doubt of it by any means - not that I am aware of regardless. Or on the other hand they should not have told me, however I think not."
The ex-Ajax wonder confirmed: "I like to remain with Barcelona. Barcelona is only my fantasy club. Likewise since early on, I just said it, as well. I've never lamented my decision regardless of the way that I had expected more as far as prizes than I've accomplished up until this point. In any case, I have never lamented my decision."
Joined are quick to wrap up an arrangement for De Jong before June 30, permitting him to connect up with new manager Erik ten Hag 's crew in time for their pre-season visit one month from now which will traverse three nations. Ten Hag desires to introduce his style of play into the group all through July and be prepared for their Premier League shade raiser at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, August 7.
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