De Jong’s favourite move is basically the inverse of Xavi’s “pelopina”. He’ll receive the ball like he’s about to turn to his left, the more natural direction for a right-footed passer.

With De Jong's future still unclear, ... 2022 Updated Aug. 11, ... But for all of the Dutchman’s technical skills and preference to collect the ball from his own centre-backs, ...

Former Tottenham Hotspur recruitment chief Steve Hitchen has claimed the club came close to signing both Jack Grealish and Frenkie de Jong during his time at the club. Hitchen's time with Spurs ...

Frenkie de Jong has admitted he could be forced to reconsider his future at Barcelona two years after ... In a candid chat with NOS back in 2022, De Jong explained the failed transfer to ...

Manchester United made a lucrative offer for De Jong in the summer of 2022 and the club were willing to accept it — but De Jong’s desire to stay at the club where he dreamed of playing as a ...

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong “needs to be managed” according to head coach Hansi Flick. The 27-year-old, who returned from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for six months in ...