‘If he stays, he will be important’ - Xavi uncertain what future holds for Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong will be an ‘important player’ for Barcelona this season if he stays, according to Xavi, but the Barca boss admitted he is unsure what the future holds for the Dutch midfielder. De Jong was left on the bench for Barcelona’s opening game of the new La Liga season on Saturday, a 0-0 draw at home to Rayo Vallecano, but came on for the final 30 minutes. Ad The Netherlands international’s future has been the subject of rampant speculation throughout the summer, amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.


