The midfield player of the FC Barcelona Frenkie of Jong has pronounced on his contractual situation.
The Dutchman was said to be Manchester United’s number one transfer target last summer.
Despite negotiating for months and agreeing a fee with Barca, United failed to close the deal.
At the time, many reports claimed that de Jong’s deferred wages owed by Barca were the sticking point in the deal.
The 25-year-old would not consider giving up the money, causing the deal to stall.
Due to Barca’s financial situation, the club reportedly asked De Jong to take a pay cut, which he refused.
The Dutchman now claims that these stories are nothing more than ‘lies’.
He told TV Nos (via Mundo Deportivo):
“In each of the first three years that I played here, I reduced my salary.”
“Eventually, the money comes back and is added to my normal salary, so it seems bigger.”
“I think a lot of people don’t understand this, but the figures being spread by the media are false.”
The Daily Mail claims that De Jong is furious at how he has been treated by Xavi this season. He has barely started games and is being wasted on the bench.
United could have a chance to get him in January if they push.
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