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Frenkie de Jong responds to Ivan Rakitic, Louis van Gaal comments ahead of Barcelona move

Frenkie de Jong has been talking about his forthcoming move to Barcelona and responded to speculation over where he might play for the Spanish champions.

Ivan Rakitic said recently that De Jong would not take his position, while former Barcelona boss Louis van Gaal reckons the young Dutchman may find life tough at the Camp Nou.

However, De Jong is not really having any of it and explained what the club told him when he agreed to make the move.

“They told me I would sign to take one of the three midfield positions, let’s see what happens.