Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has admitted he became embroiled in a "situation" with Barcelona president Joan Laporta last summer over his failed move to Manchester United.
The highly-rated midfielder seemed set for a reunion with ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag last summer, but the deal was seemingly scuppered by financial matters. As part of De Jong's contract renewal at the Nou Camp in 2020, which extended his stay until 2026, he agreed to take a pay cut due to the pandemic, with the caveat he would earn that money back in future seasons.
And the 26-year-old was reluctant to move on whilst he was still due unpaid wages, with United eventually admitting defeat in their pursuit w ith the experienced Casemiro and Cristian Eriksen brought to the club instead. But although De Jong publicly pledged his commitment to the Catalan giants last year, he reportedly kept in contact with Ten Hag with a view to a future move.
