Frenkie de Jong finally addresses Man United transfer links: ‘As long as I’m good enough to…’
Frenkie de Jong finally addresses Man United transfer links: ‘As long as I’m good enough to…’ Frenkie de Jong has offered a rare and honest look into his Barcelona journey, reflecting on the highs, the pressure, and even the moments when he thought about walking away. Speaking in an interview with The Guardian (h/t SPORT ), the Dutch midfielder shared insight into how life at Barcelona has changed him both on and off the pitch. From the very beginning, De Jong admits the expectations at Barcelona are unlike anywhere else.
Explaining the demands that come with wearing the shirt, he said, “You’re expected to win trophies every year. ” Despite that pressure, he also pointed out that the club has gone through a period of transition. Looking back at the challenges following the pandemic, he explained, “After Covid, a lot of key players left, and we were playing with a lot of young lads.
That takes a bit more time. “It took a year or two, I think, and then some new signings arrived as well. ” Commitment to Barcelona Through it all, De Jong has remained committed to the club.
Speaking about his personal feelings, he made his connection to Barcelona very clear. “I really enjoy every day I get to come here because that’s what I always wanted: to play for Barcelona. ” Perhaps the most revealing part of the interview came when De Jong spoke about his future and past transfer interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Frenkie de Jong has addressed the transfer rumours. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Reflecting on that period, he admitted, “Of course, it crosses your mind sometimes, like: ‘OK, what should I do? ’ “As long as I’m good enough to start here, to make an impact, and Barcelona are at the level I want to play at, with the feeling that they’re competing for major titles, there’s no reason for me to leave.