Shortly after Frenkie de Jong signed for Barcelona, he received a text message. “He was like: ‘Great you’re coming and if you need something I’m always there to help,’” De Jong says. Frenkie de Jong (right) and Sergio Busquets combine to halt Willian José of Real Betis this season. “I’m very happy I’m at Barcelona: from a young age I’ve wanted to be here, so in that way it has been a dream come true. Xavi Hernández gives instructions to Frenkie de Jong during Barcelona’s game at Villarreal in November.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2022 09:17 UTC