Frenkie de Jong is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Ajax. The news is that the player has given the green light to a move after several meetings and Barça must decide if they sign him now or wait until net summer, given he is only 21 years old. He’s one of the three options they have at the moment.
The main problem is Ajax. The Dutch club don’t want to sell, convinced that De Jong’s price will rise this season. They don’t want to negotiate, but Barça are in a position to put pressure on after getting the OK from the player. The only doubt is whether to sign him now or to strike an agreement for the summer of 2019, something which could open negotiations with Ajax.
Barça have followed him for a long time. He fits the profile they’re looking for. Despite his youthfulness and fears he’s slightly weak, the coaches are convinced he could be a key player in the future. A player that Barça cannot let escape. Previous sporting director Robert Fernandez made the first contact with the OK from Ernesto Valverde and things have moved on in recent weeks.