The Dutch press reported in 2020 that Thomas Tuchel was 'literally in tears' at the news his PSG side had missed out on Frenkie de Jong when the former Ajax midfielder completed his move to Barcelona. The Netherlands international completed a transfer worth £65 million to the Nou Camp - the kind the Catalan club dream of making now.
The midfielder's agent noted that there was plenty of interest in his client. Ali Dursun said: "Everyone knows how much interest there was, and Frenkie carefully weighed up all options. I am naturally a bit more impatient. But when he had made his decision, it had to be Barcelona. I've known him for so long, I know when he really wants something."
Indeed, it was de Jong's dream to make the move to Barca. As recently as June, the 25-year-old admitted that he still feels the same. He told ESPN: "Barcelona is just my dream club, from a young age. I just said it too. I've never regretted my choice despite the fact that I had hoped for more in terms of prizes than I've achieved so far. But I have never regretted my choice."
