Frenkie de Jong's message to the squad about his plans
The Dutchman will not be moved by Barcelona's pressure and wants to stay
Frenkie de Jong has given his team-mates a message about his future. While Barcelona try to ship him to Manchester United, he is digging in and doesn’t want to leave.
SPORT have learned he told his team-mates: “It’s impossible that I leave. How can I leave Barça?”
He wants to stay at the club and has no interest in joining Manchester United. De Jong has recently bought a house in Pedralbes and he has his future set in the city. He likes living here and feels he has a lot to bring Barcelona.
De Jong’s desire clashes front on with Barcelona’s goal of selling him. His team-mates aren’t sure who will come out on top. They see Xavi is good to De Jong and they think he likes him. The coach’s position could have a role, but finance is the key factor.
These are crucial days, with the club set to travel to the United States. There are stories that they might leave him out of the trip.
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