Frenkie de Jong is completely convinced and is open to an adventure at Manchester United, reports the Guardian Wednesday night. The midfielder recently indicated that he would prefer to stay with Barcelona, but now he seems convinced of the plans of manager Erik ten Hag. The British quality newspaper calls De Jong’s agreement a significant development in the transfer soap.
De Jong has expressed several times in recent weeks that he is happy in Barcelona and would prefer to play at his current club next season. In addition, United failed to enforce a place in the Champions League last season, which De Jong sees as a big letdown. Nevertheless, Ten Hag seems to have managed to convince the 24-year-old midfielder of his plans with the Red Devils†
Last Monday, Ronald Koeman said as a guest at the program Vaques Sagrades from Esport3 that is, de De Jong prefers a longer stay in the Catalan capital. “All I know is that he wants to stay, because that’s what he said a few days ago. What I don’t know is whether they want to get rid of Frenkie or whether they really need the money. After all, he is one of the few players who can make a lot of money.” In mid-June, De Jong acknowledged in conversation with the General Newspaper himself that he is happy with los Azulgrana†
Earlier on Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano announced that Barcelona and United have agreed on the amount involved in the transfer of De Jong. United will pay a flat fee of €65m for the midfielder’s services and a €20m bonus scheme is currently under discussion. After the clubs agree on that arrangement, Manchester United will meet with De Jong and his entourage for a personal agreement.
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