Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has once again shut down rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League, insisting that he remains fully committed to the Catalan club. Speaking to ESPN, the Dutch international admitted that there have been offers from English clubs but made it clear that his future lies at Bar\u00e7a.<\/p>\n
\u201cPremier League? I don\u2019t think so,\u201d De Jong said. \u201cThere have been offers, but I\u2019m happy at Bar\u00e7a.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old has been one of Barcelona\u2019s most consistent performers since joining from Ajax in 2019, often serving as the heartbeat of the team\u2019s midfield. Despite persistent speculation about interest from Premier League giants like Manchester United and Manchester City, De Jong has repeatedly expressed his desire to stay at Camp Nou.<\/p>\n
He also offered his perspective on the current state of European football, acknowledging the growing strength of the English top flight. \u201cThe Premier League is the best league right now, like La Liga was about ten years ago,\u201d De Jong noted. \u201cBut that doesn\u2019t mean you have to play there to show you\u2019re a great player.\u201d<\/p>\n
His comments highlight the midfielder\u2019s loyalty to Barcelona amid the club\u2019s financial struggles and fluctuating form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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