Barcelona, on Saturday (July 16), all however confirmed that Frankie de Jong wouldn't be transferring to Manchester United within the ongoing switch window.
The Netherlands midfielder was closely linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford ever since his former Ajax supervisor Erik ten Hag was named as the brand new Manchester United boss.
Earlier this week, United chief govt Richard Arnold and soccer director John Murtough have been noticed in Barcelona. They have been in Barcelona to finalise the signing of De Jong.
As per reviews from Spanish media, Manchester United and Barcelona had reached an settlement too. The Previous Trafford outfit had agreed to pay a payment of £63 million, which doubtlessly contains an extra £8.47m in add-ons.
Frankie de Jong to remain at Barcelona:
Barcelona have been additionally eager to dump the 25-year previous so as to register their new gamers. In keeping with reviews, Barcelona boss Xavi had informed the midfielder to go away the membership though the latter was not keen to take action.
And it seems to be like Barcelona have lastly modified their determination concerning De Jong. Opposite to the favored expectations, the Catalan membership have named the star midfielder of their squad for the preseason tour of United States.
A number of reviews had recommended that Barcelona wouldn't embody De Jong within the preseason squad if he doesn't give the inexperienced gentle to his switch to United. Barcelona, nevertheless, have all however confirmed that the midfielder is unlikely to hyperlink up with Ten Hag at United forward of the brand new season.
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One of many causes behind De Jong’s determination to snub Manchester United was the unpaid £17m in wages he's to get from Barcelona. Another excuse was his willingness to play Champions League soccer. United gained’t be taking part in within the match after ending sixth within the league final season.
