Frenkie de Jong enlivens Barcelona's last pre-season friendly, andManchester United happy to stay at Camp Nou
Barça hosted Mexican side Pumas UNAM with the Joan Gamper Trophy in their final match before the La Liga season kicks off next week. De Jong started off the bench, with Barça boss Xavi instead picking Gabi, Pedri and Sergio in his Busquets midfield to start the match.
However, the Dutchman came on at halftime and replaced Gabi in the hosts' midfield trio. He put in a spectacular performance as Barça beat his Liga MX opponents 6-0.
Just eight minutes into the game, he picked up the ball from deep inside substitute Jordi Alba. The 25-year-old turned and dived into the opposition halfway away from two Puma defenders.
He carried the ball halfway past his circle and Ansu poked the ball outside his boot on a brilliant pass to Fatih, but the winger's cross hit none of his teammates. It didn't arrive. De Jong scored his own goal in the rout following that impressive skill up.
With six minutes remaining, a strike occurred when Marco tackled his Garcia at the edge of the Puma's box. The keeper and his one-on-one De Jong first hit the dummy with this right foot before putting the ball into the bottom corner.
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It shows that De Jong is still committed to giving his all in every Barça game. Manchester United are keen to sign the 25-year-old, but the deal is stalling.
The main reason is that De Jong is Eric Ten. That's it. Sunday night at the Comps Based on his performance at the comps, he is a player that United can thrive in, especially given their disastrous defeat to Brighton in the opening leg. When.
However, Xavi, who has praised his pre-season success, has made it clear that he would like to see De Jong stay. Barça insist it could only happen if he takes a pay cut, and Xavi admits he can still leave, despite his hopes for the Dutch player.
"We don't know what will happen to Frenkie until August 31st when everyone can move. He doesn't know what I think of him or what the club wants from him. Of course I'm counting on him, he's a great player," said the Barça boss.
The intensity is undisputed. But there are many things that need to be improved.
"I am satisfied and I want to continue like this. The pre-season has been good in terms of... I feel good. Overall, the pre-season has been good. Dynamic, good football and good results.
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