Frenkie de Jong finally addresses Man United transfer links: ‘As long as I’m good enough to…’

Frenkie de Jong has addressed the transfer rumours. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Reflecting on that period, he admitted, “Of course, it crosses your mind sometimes, like: ‘OK, what should I do?’

“As long as I’m good enough to start here, to make an impact, and Barcelona are at the level I want to play at, with the feeling that they’re competing for major titles, there’s no reason for me to leave.”

He also addressed the constant speculation around his contract during that time, saying,

“The press can have a huge influence on how people see you. Everything revolved around my contract”, before clarifying that the reported figures “weren’t true”.

Squad analysis

Looking at the current squad, De Jong sounded optimistic about the future. He described the group as “a very open, fairly young team with lots of energy”, before adding that it carries “a lot of potential”.

He also singled out Marcus Rashford for his impact, stating, “He contributes a lot with his pace and his ability to get behind the defence.”

The midfielder also reflected on some of his most memorable moments in a Barcelona shirt.

One that stood out was the dramatic 2023 El Clasico win, where Franck Kessie scored a late winner.

“It put us 12 points clear and gave us the confidence that we would win La Liga.”

He concluded by highlighting other big occasions, including a thrilling 4-3 league victory and a Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, adding, “Those are the matches you remember.”