Frenkie De Jong's Sincerity Is Tested, Barcelona Wants To Keep Him If They Are Willing To Adjust Their Salary

Gelandang Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong. (Photo: Twitter @FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Frenkie de Jong's future at Barcelona is still unclear. On the one hand, Barcelona is likely to release him in order to get fresh funds to balance financial conditions.

Manchester United is the club that is most keen to get the Dutchman. De Jong is projected as a replacement for Paul Pogba who did not renew the contract.

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, said many clubs wanted to get De Jong's services, not just Manchester United. Chelsea has reportedly entered the competition.

However, Laporta emphasized that the club's management did not want to let go of players who had a vital role in the midfield. Barcelona want to keep De Jong. He will try to keep the player at Camp Nou next season.

However, there are conditions that must be met if you want to realize the former Ajax Amsterdam player's desire to survive. De Jong must be ready to make salary adjustments.

"I will do whatever it takes to keep Frenkie, but there is also a problem with salary and that has to be adjusted," said Laporta.

Previously, rumors circulated that Barcelona had reached an agreement with Manchester United regarding the transfer of De Jong. Another rumor said that the Red Devils began negotiating with the player to be able to immediately complete this "telenovela drama".