Frenkie De Jong has been reportedly left disgusted by Barcelona and head coach Xavi. The manager reportedly informed him of their decision to sell him to Manchester United on a phone call.
The Dutch midfielder returned to training at the club’s facilities on Monday. However, negotiations are going on to sell him to United. Although, the player is disappointed by the behavior of the Spanish giants.
WHY IS FRENKIE DE JONG NOT HAPPY WITH THE TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS?
De Jong knows the current economic situation of Barcelona. He knows the reasons as to why they are trying to sell him. However, he is deeply displeased with the manner in which they have approached his transfer. The player thinks he has been left isolated in the negotiation process. He is also said to be disappointed by the tactics of Joan Laporta in the negotiation.
Joan Laporta has insisted to the media that he is not for sale. However, privately the club are open to his departure. The midfielder wants clarification on his future at the club. He is also not happy about the unnecessary media attention on the transfer. There are also reports coming out that Frenkie De Jong has cleared out his locker at Barca.
WHERE DOES MANCHESTER UNITED STAND IN THESE NEGOTIATIONS?
The position of Manchester United in the negotiations is going up and down. One day player seems to agree to the transfer, but the club rejects the offer. The other day Barca accept the offer, but then De Jong says he has changed his mind. However, the Dutch midfielder is grateful for the level of interest by United for his signature.
The new boss of United Erik Ten Hag is desperately trying to get him to Old Trafford. He even called the midfielder to convince him to come to Manchester United. However, the negotiation process with Barca and the player is very difficult at the moment. Although, the new boss remains optimistic about the transfer. The manager is willing to wait for the transfer to progress in the right direction.
The club are also hopeful that their patience will pay at the end of the window. This is a transfer saga that has dragged on for several months. However, it seems the transfer saga is edging closer to its conclusion. Barcelona and Manchester United have finally come to an agreement in principle. However, the player is yet to agree personal terms with the Premier League club.
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