Manchester United. Ten Hag will take over as the Red Devils' next permanent manager at the end of the season. A massive squad overhaul is expected at Old Trafford over the summer following a dreadful campaign in the Premier League.One of the main players linked with being part of Ten Hag's new-look United side is De Jong.
The midfielder played under the current Ajax boss for two years at the Johan Cruyff Arena, before earning a big-money move to Barcelona.He has become a regular starter under Xavi, but has completed 90 minutes just twice in Barca's last 10 games.
That trend continued in the defeat to Rayo Vallecano last week, with De Jong visibly frustrated at being hauled off after an hour.With doubts increasing over his future at the Nou Camp, Xavi has now moved to insist De Jong remains part of his plans.
While admitting that he needs to be more consistent, Xavi branded the 24-year-old as the "future" of Barca."He has to be a player that makes the difference and he does.
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