Frenkie de Jong reaffirmed his happiness at Barcelona, calling it his “dream club,” dismissing speculation about a potential move to Manchester United.
Despite United’s previous interest influenced by former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag, who joined the club in 2022, negotiations for De Jong fell through, leading 
to sign Casemiro instead.
Although ongoing struggles in United’s midfield continue to link De Jong to the club, the 26-year-old emphasized his contentment at Barcelona, expressing his desire to achieve more with the team. He admitted that while a move to a new league might rejuvenate his career, he currently feels fulfilled at Barcelona.
Despite his contract with Barcelona until 2026, United remains interested, particularly with the potential departure of Casemiro. The emergence of 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo has provided a boost to Ten Hag’s team, but there are indications that Casemiro might depart in 2024 due to his underwhelming performance and injury struggles, potentially interesting the Saudi Pro League. United might consider a sale to avoid a substantial financial loss on their initial £60 million investment.
