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Frenkie De Jong Has 'Extra Motivation' Ahead of Champions League Match Against Real Madrid

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that Netherland international midfielder Frenkie de Jong has "extra motivation" ahead of their Champions League knockout stage match against Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old signed a deal with Barcelona worth €75m during the January transfer window but has remained in Amsterdam for the remainder of the season, insisting that he wants to help the club challenge for the Eredivisie title.

Although De Jong isn't officially a Barcelona player just yet, Ajax boss Ten Hag claims that his star midfielder will have a point to prove against his future Clásico rivals.