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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag heaped praise on «unique» Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as he was quizzed on last summer's transfer saga. De Jong was heavily linked with an Old Trafford move throughout the transfer window, but the Netherlands international ultimately ended up staying put at Camp Nou.
Barcelona coach Xavi insists there was no doubt Frenkie de Jong would stay at the club amid Manchester United's interest in the summer.
Barcelona boss Xavi has played down how close Frenkie de Jong came to joining Manchester United last summer and is excited to pit his wits against Erik ten Hag in the Europa League.
AMSTERDAM : Former Netherlands international Nigel de Jong has been appointed as technical director of the country’s football association, the KNVB said on Wednesday.
Frenkie de Jong is one of Barcelona's most important players and the club never wanted to sell him, President Joan Laporta said on Thursday.
The task of solving Manchester United's midfield woes was a big enough challenge in itself for Erik ten Hag when he walked through the Old Trafford doors for the first time back in May.
Manchester United are set to resume their Premier League campaign against Tottenham on Wednesday night.
Netherlands internationals Frenkie De Jong and Memphis Depay need more minutes under their belt at Barcelona this season if they are to make an impact at the World Cup, former Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert has said.