Earlier today, we covered claims made by Sport and journalist Gerard Romero Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a deal over the transfer of Frenkie de Jong, but the midfielder isn’t convinced about leaving due to the economic reasons.
He is expected to receive a good part of the deferred wages from the La Liga side and this is holding up the midfielder’s exit operation.
Sport add Manchester United have given an ultimatum to the 25-year-old they will walk away from the deal if they cannot complete his signing this week.
AS’ Alfredo Relaño states the ex-Ajax man’s sale remains ‘key’ to Barcelona’s business in the summer window.
The Netherlands international’s sale for a deal worth €85m will help the Catalan club raise funds and also lighten their wage bill.
He draws €30m gross annually at the Camp Nou and has the chance to earn earn €16m net per year at Old Trafford.
Relaño adds De Jong’s exit is ‘crucial’ for Barca sporting director Mateu Alemany to work on ‘renewal of the squad’.
The Dutchman isn’t convinced to leave the Blaugrana for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag’s side are not playing in the Champions League next season.
De Jong continues to ‘drag his feet’, while Xavi’s side push him out of the club, and the journalist states the player has in his hands the ‘key’ to Barca’s summer.
In other words, ‘he needs to agree to leave’.
