Frenkie de Jong to Transfer to Barcelona from Ajax at the End of the Season

Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong will join the club at the end of the season:

FC Barcelona

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The Netherlands international will arrive on a five-year deal, with Barcelona paying an initial €75 million (£65 million) for his services:

Tom Allnutt

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The deal will be seen as a coup for Barcelona. The talented 21-year-old is a versatile midfielder who is widely regarded as one of Europe's most promising youngsters.