Frenkie de Jong opens up about his Barcelona future and exit links

Amid all the speculations linking him with a move away from Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong has recently offered some clarity surrounding his status, in a recent interview with ADSportwereld.

The midfielder has remained coy about his links to Manchester United while denying holding any talks with Barcelona over his future at the club.

“Of course I hear about the links to Manchester United, but the people in charge of the club (Barça) didn’t tell me anything.

“So then I will assume that there is no agreement and that nothing is going on. So then I won’t worry about it too,” Frenkie told ADSportwereld.

The midfielder went on to confirm his talks with Xavi over the plans for next season but refused to comment on speculations over his supposed talks with Erik ten Hag regarding a move to Manchester United in the coming season.

“I did talk with Xavi about next season, but that was just about football, about the squad and what is needed to improve.

“If I have been in contact with Ten Hag? I won’t tell you this. I wouldn’t tell you this if it was about another manager or club too,” he added.

De Jong did respond to reports that suggest his sale could go a long way in Barcelona financially, adding: “I understand that. But the club didn’t tell me anything. They didn’t propose anything to me, so I am assuming that nothing is going on.”

The Dutchman ended the conversation by doubling down on his desire to remain in Barcelona, claiming he has never regretted his decision to join the Catalans in the first place.

“I have never felt regret regarding choosing Barcelona, definitely not. Barcelona is the club of my dreams, it has been since I was a kid.”