Barcelona star is being rapidly chased by Manchester United this summer.The midfielder's talent is undeniable, and it's no coincidence that United are being quoted £65million for the star that cost Barcelona the same amount three years ago.
De Jong made a name for himself under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, but it appears as though he's been starring from an early age throughout his career.That's because while he was a youth player at Willem he continued to defy the odds despite his tender age and small frame.
And he even 'shamed' an older player in a youth tournament before later being snapped up by Ajax.READ MORE: Ronaldo 'ready to quit Man Utd' as he slaps down ultimatumIn 2019, De Jong became the latest Dutch addition to Barcelona, adding to their padded history of stars to represent the Catalan side from the nation.
And it was a hefty fee too, as Barcelona spent £65m to secure his services from Ajax.Three years later, the same fee could be paid by United as Ten Hag looks to reunite with the midfielder who would bolster his side ahead of the new season.
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