Why he chose the Barca rather than the PSG and Man City

After a few months of silence, the announcement of his signature for Barca was a genuine liberation for Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder spoke to Voetball, revealing the secrets he kept in recent weeks. Here are some of his key quotes:

PSG and Man City: "(PSG) was one of the best options. The club, the team, the coach have impressed me. They have the chance to play regularly and Ligue 1 could be an advantage, there is still time to grow. I went to Manchester and Paris and talked to Tuchel and Guardiola. My choice is not a decision against these clubs but in favor of Barcelona. The challenge is huge. As far as France is concerned, I did not get the impression that I wanted to play for 10 years.

Sergio Busquets: "He's the best midfielder in the world and will be playing for a few more years, so I'm not too excited, Barca sees me capable of playing in all three midfield positions, but in the short term as Busquets. go to Barca to try to become a starter, but it is too early to talk about it now.

Barca doubt: "I doubted a bit because I thought" they have so many midfielders that it's hard to win a place. "But Barca gave me the right feeling. my chances are positive.

Messi: "It's nice to play with him. But I still can not say anything because I do not have it yet. Everyone knows that I think Leo is the best.

Plans: "I want to learn the language as fast as possible. If that does not work, I will try elsewhere. I'm only 21 years old and I have to keep growing up.

The city: "If you play Barca and succeed, you must never leave. You play in the biggest club in the world and it's beautiful. It's a high-level climate, with one of the best teams in the world. & Rdquor;

Cillessen and Suarez: "They sent me a message to greet me. I talked a lot to Jasper about the club and the city.