Ajax star Frenkie de Jong given hero’s send off by supporters as he prepares for Barcelona switch

Ajax star Frenkie de Jong given hero’s send off by supporters as he prepares for Barcelona switch
Ajax fans bid an emotional farewell to midfielder Frenkie de Jong who is set to depart the club for Barcelona in the coming weeks.De Jong, 22, has been in superb form this season, helping his side to the Eredivise title and a brilliant run in the Champions League, where they were eliminated by a last-minute Tottenham goal.The holding midfielder caught the eye of a host of European clubs with his assured displays in the middle of the park before eventually sealing a 65m switch to Barcelona back in January, with the move going through this summer.The big-money fee reflects the value Ajax place on him and there was no doubting De Jong’s popularity with the fans as thousands of supporters gathered to chant his name.De Jong stood proudly outside the Johan Cruyff Arena as Ajax supporters bid an emotional farewell to their player.

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And Ajax fans may have to say goodbye to another one of their heroes in the coming weeks as rumours continue to swirl about De Jong’s compatriot Matthijs de Ligt.De Ligt has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona but he recently revealed no deal has yet been agreed between the two clubs over a move.De Ligt is expected to following De Jong out the exit door this summergetty1
De Ligt is expected to following De Jong out the exit door this summer
He said: I dont know yet. There have been conversations, but there is still no agreement.In addition to the LaLiga champions, the 19-year-olds excellent season has seen him also linked with Juventus, Bayern Munich, Manchester UnitedandLiverpool.

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