The Dutchman worked under Erik ten Hag at the Eredivisie club.
Frenkie de Jong has reacted to reports linking him with a move away from Barcelona.
Since the arrival of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, the Red Devils have reportedly shown interest in signing the Dutchman.
Earlier this week, Goal reported Barcelona are open to selling their star midfielder for €60 million. De Jong has repeatedly stated he would like to stay at Camp Nou. But the Catalans’ financial issues might see the midfielder leave the club as soon as this summer.
De Jong rose to stardom under Ten Hag back when they were both at Ajax. A move to Old Trafford would reunite the Netherlands international with his former boss.
“I have enough confidence in myself [to be a success at Barcelona]. I am not afraid,” De Jong told Algemeen Dagblad.
“I recently spoke extensively with the trainer [Xavi]. That was a very good conversation.
“I will not go into that [the links to United]. Not even about other names or clubs. I used to be naive and open-minded about it. I don’t do that any more.
“I understand that that link is made. That sum is not that difficult, it is logical.
“I have enjoyed working with Ten Hag at Ajax – and I can’t look into the future, of course. But I prefer to stay at Barcelona.
“That has always been my dream club and it still is. As long as I don’t hear from the club management, I assume nothing is going on.”
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