Following Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona Midfielder Frenkie de Jong Criticizes Club Officials

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

JAKARTA - Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo made an uproar in the world with his controversial interview. He loudly criticized the club.

After Ronaldo, now it's Frenkie de Jong's turn to make his club "hot". De Jong blames the Barcelona hierarchy for the uncertainty surrounding his future at Camp Nou in recent months.

De Jong was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the last transfer window. Although the midfielder has repeatedly stated he is staying put, club officials reportedly view him as the club's most likely asset.

At that time, the Blaugrana were looking for big funds to bring in Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha.

When asked if Joan Laporta and his staff were responsible for the transfer saga, De Jong told De Telegraaf, "I blame these people, but I have nothing to do with them."

"Yes, for me they are Barca because they run it. I don't see them when I'm at the club during my daily routine."

De Jong said that Xavi did leave the door open for him to leave because he never said the player would stay. However, the Dutch player did not blame Xavi.

"I never felt that Xavi was against me and I think it's difficult for him to talk about all this," he said.

Despite reports suggesting Barca are willing to let him go, De Jong has continued to play a central role for the Blaugrana this season. He has made 17 appearances for Xavi's side in all competitions.

De Jong has revealed he is targeting a longer stay at the club. The former Ajax Amsterdam player is very happy at Barcelona.

"When I play it's amazing and in terms of living here life is perfect. I see myself at Barca. Personally, I see myself here eight or 10 years from now."