Xavi has insisted that Frenkie De Jong has a destiny at Barcelona despite links with a circulate to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have been related with a circulate for the Barca midfielder in the upcoming transfer window. Having relatively struggled considering that his transfer to Camp Nou from Ajax, reports recommended De Jong become all over again prepared to replace clubs. However, boss Xavi has insisted that the Dutch worldwide remains a important a part of his destiny plans.
As quoted with the aid of Manchester Evening News, Xavi claims that De Jong remains one of the maximum gifted gamers inside the global, insisting he wants to maintain him on the club.
He stated: “He needs to be a participant that makes the distinction and he does. There aren’t many gamers along with his first-class inside the world,
“He’s the present and the destiny [at Barca]. He is a very crucial participant for me. He’s capable, sturdy, he receives into the container. He has had some exceptional games, however he needs to be steady.
“We had a face-to-face chat this week and it went properly. Obviously being taken off is frustrating for him, but I should appearance out for the group.”
De Jong regarded unimpressed after being substituted towards Rayo Vallecano final weekend. This delivered fuel to the fireplace as rumours improved linking the 24-12 months-antique with a pass away.
However, the remarks with the aid of Xavi might propose any problem has now been resolved.
De Jong joined Barca from Ajax in 2019 for a price of around £65million, and has years ultimate on that initial agreement.
Meanwhile, former Man Utd guy Luke Chadwick has insisted that De Jong would be a sturdy signing this summer season.