Erik 10 Hag convinces Frenkie De Jong making Man United move

Erik Ten Hag has effectively convinced Frenkie De Jong to go to Manchester United this summer – though the Red Devils are still to agree a fee with FC Barcelona, based on accounts in the British press..

The Daily Mirror is reporting that 10 Hag, who previously coached the Dutch midfielder at Ajax, released an “irresistible charm offensive” and has managed to persuade De Jong that his future is at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have had a preliminary bid of around £60m rejected by FC Barcelona though the Red Devils are hoping that a fresh offer of around £68m and a bundle of add ons will make it possible to seal the deal, the story states.

Based on the post, De Jong originally informed FC Barcelona that he’s no intention of shifting to Old Trafford when United’s interest first became obvious, but 10 Hag has today managed to alter the midfielder’s mind..

The story likewise says that 10 Hag wishes to construct his fresh Manchester United team around De Jong’s talent and also the Red Devils boss told the midfielder that he’s planning to deliver the “glory years” to Old Trafford..

The report also highlights that under 10 Hag, De Jong won the Dutch cup and league double again in 2019 before the midfielder’s move to FC Barcelona that summer.

De Jong has forty three caps for the Netherlands to the name of his since having made the senior international debut of his back in 2018.

Born in Gorinchem in the Netherlands, De Jong was at Ajax between 2015 and 2019 and he easily established himself as a standard fixture within the FC Barcelona group following the move of his 3 years ago, scoring thirteen goals in 140 games for the Catalan side.

At Ajax, De Jong scored 5 goals in eighty nine games for the Dutch club’s team that is first before his move to Spain..