Barcelona Updates: Frenkie de Jong Squashes Erik ten Hag's Wish To have Him In Manchester United

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Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has revealed that he would prefer to stay at Barcelona this summer instead of joining Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with the former Ajax star at Old Trafford following their successful time together in Amsterdam.

However, despite the 52-year-old wanting to kickstart his United reign with the signing of De Jong, the 25-year-old wants to stay at the Nou Camp and fight for a place in Xavi’s starting line-up.

Speaking to ESPN, he said, "I prefer to stay in Barcelona."

“Barcelona is just my dream club. Also 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.”

The talented midfield technician won the Eredivisie and reached the Champions League semi-finals under the stewardship of Ten Hag before Barcelona splashed out £65m to bring him to the Nou Camp in 2019.

Given Barcelona’s need to sell this summer to bring players in, De Jong could still prove to be one of the biggest names that are sold.