Frenkie de Jong says he expects to remain at Barcelona next season, warding off interest from Manchester United after last year’s "restless" summer chase.
The midfielder insists he never wavered from his stance on wanting to stay at the Nou Camp despite the approach from United, saying he was not worried by the speculation. The Reds had agreed a deal in principle for the playmaker before negotiations fell through due to a wage deferral dispute.
While the player was publicly adamant about remaining in Spain, he was privately open to the idea of a reunion with his former Ajax boss. Ten Hag still remains open to a De Jong transfer, albeit has Mason Mount in his sights after agreeing personal terms.
