"It's almost impossible to compete with Bara or Madrid"

The possible fate of Frenkie de Jong It was the European football novel of recent months. And after finally confirming his signature for the Barcelona (pag 75 million euros plus 11 variables) "Pep Guardiola" he mentioned the Dutch crack election at a press conference and all are delighted that when his team or his team real Madrid they are interested in a football player, it is not easy to change their minds for the player.

"It's almost impossible to fight Barcelona or Madrid. For prestige, for the incredible league that they play, the big clubs that are In the end, players should have the freedom to make the decision they want: come here or not. And if they do not finish here, that's why they prefer to be elsewhere, "said the Manchester City coach, who joined the talented Ajax midfielder but failed to to convince.

"Market figures have recently increased significantly. Especially after Neymar's signing by PSG, the change has been incredible. That's why we have to invest a lot in equipment renewal today, but it's the market, "said the former technical director of the Catalan team, who also fought alongside PSG for the contract with De Jong.

"Before, it was said that only the PSG or Manchester City They had money to invest large sums. It's over. This is no longer the case. Everyone has money, everyone is investing and can do big things. You have to adapt, be faster and smarter to engage the players. But it is almost impossible to get the best players for a low price", concluded" Pep ".

In an interview with "Voetball", the star of the Dutch national team confessed why he preferred to prefer Bara: "PSG was one of the best options, I was impressed by the club, the team , the coach … The chance to play with continuity and Ligue 1 could have been an advantage, because there is time to grow.I went to Manchester and Paris and I talked with ( Thomas) Tuchel and Guardiola. My choice is not a decision against these clubs, but in favor of Bara. The challenge is great. As far as France is concerned, I did not feel like I wanted to play for 10 years"