Barcelona is the staff of my desires – De Jong reiterates need for Camp Nou keep

Frenkie de Jong described Barcelona because the “staff of my desires” and reiterated his intention is to stay with the Blaugrana for the foreseeable future.

Netherlands star De Jong was the topic of one of many greatest sagas of European soccer’s summer season switch window.

Manchester United had been reportedly eager on bringing De Jong to Outdated Trafford for a reunion along with his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, whereas it was stated Barca had been eager to money in and assist alleviate a few of their monetary points.

A transfer didn’t materialise, however rumours persist that United will launch a recent bid for the 25-year-old on the finish of the season.

Nevertheless, chatting with TV3, De Jong seemingly stays unmoved in his need to remain at Camp Nou, a stadium the place renovation work will happen till 2026 – the identical yr De Jong’s contract is because of expire.

“Hopefully I can play within the new Camp Nou. Barcelona has at all times been the membership of my desires and I wish to keep right here for a few years,” De Jong stated.

“For me, the Camp Nou is essentially the most stunning stadium on the earth. The plans for the stadium are excellent. To proceed right here for a few years. Barca is the staff of my desires.”

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De Jong’s speedy focus is on Sunday’s Clasico conflict towards Actual Madrid at Camp Nou, the place a victory would go away Xavi’s males 12 factors away from Los Blancos.

“Enjoying in a Clasico is a really tough feeling to clarify,” De Jong added.

“After I was a baby, I dreamed of doing it with Barca and now I can do it. It’s an important sport for the followers and likewise for the gamers, a sport that may determine a league.”