Spanish transfer expert Gerard Romero has released shocking news regarding the move of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United which is just a step away.
De Jong called Romero released by Barcelona to United in the range of €70-80 million. The journalist also revealed that negotiations between the two clubs have reached 95 percent.
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De Jong’s contract at Barca still remains until June 2026. Previously, the 25-year-old player was brought in from Ajax for €86 million in the summer of 2019.
View data CapologyDe Jong’s salary is the fourth highest in the Blaugrana [di bawah Busquets, Alba, dan Dembele] for €307,000 per week.
Meanwhile, the new manager of Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, is suspected to be behind this transfer policy.
Understandably, De Jong was one of the pillars of Ajax under the direction of Ten Hag during the 2018/19 season. At that time, the player helped the team win the Eredivisie and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. In that season he was also voted the best player in the Dutch League.
Barca coach, Xavi, is reportedly willing to let De Jong – who also appear regularly under his direction – for the sake of balancing the club’s balance sheet. After all, the coach can patch it with the presence of Franck Kessie who has been secured from AC Milan.
