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Frenkie de Jong breaks his silence on his summer of turmoil at Barcelona as he insists he 'always wanted to stay' at the Spanish giants despite their desire to sell him - but admits his ideas 'clashed' with the club's amid Man United interest

Frenkie de Jong has broken his silence on the Manchester United transfer saga that dominated the summer as he seemingly confirmed Barcelona wanted him to leave against his wishes.

The Dutch star was incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's number one target and a feed had been agreed with the Spanish club to bring him to Old Trafford.

But agreeing personal terms proved too difficult, with the 25-year-old determined to stay with the LaLiga giants.

Frenkie de Jong says he always wanted to stay at Barcelona despite Man Utd's summer interest
The Dutch star admitted that he and the Spanish club were not always on the same page

The Dutch star admitted that he and the Spanish club were not always on the same page

Barcelona were keen on cashing in on De Jong as they looked to ease their perilous financial situation.