Barcelona have completed the signing of Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong for €75 millon.

The 21-year-old will continue to play for Ajax until the end of the current season, with his move to the Catalan side being formally completed on July 1 2019.

De Jong will move to the Nou Camp on a five-year contract worth €75 million (£65.3 million) plus an additional €11 million in add-ons.

The talented midfielder has been a target for a number of Europe’s elite sides, with Manchester City, Juventus and PSG all joining Barcelona in tracking the Dutch international.

Barcelona’s club website described the versatile midfielder who can also feature in defence as a “polyvalent player with an excellent reading of the game and ability to provide the killer pass”.

De Jong moved to Ajax from Willem II in 2015 and has made 65 appearances for the Dutch giants, as well as representing his country a total of 19 times at U15, U18, U19, U21 and senior level.

Share and Enjoy !

Shares
Matthew Lee

When not busy covering local news for EssexLive, Matt Lee can be found in the press box at Portman Road covering Ipswich Town's return to the Championship and push for the Premier League.

Recent Posts

Ødegaard Cancels Out Díaz Strike as Norway Draw Morocco 1-1

HARRISON, NJ -The Morocco National Team earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Norway National Team…

4 days ago

USMNT drop final warmup before World Cup

USA 1-2 Germany CHICAGO, IL– It was the final game for both the United States…

5 days ago

Scotland Shine in 4-0 Rout of Bolivia Ahead of World Cup

HARRISON, NJ - The Scotland National Team cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in…

5 days ago

Soccer on the Sound: Stars, Ballard play to draw

Tacoma Stars 1-1 Ballard FC BELLARMINE, WA--Tacoma Stars Preprofessional played Ballard FC to a 1-1…

6 days ago

Preview: USA vs Germany

CHICAGO, IL--The US Men's National Team prepared for its final warmup before the World Cup…

6 days ago

New England Revolution 2026 Midseason Review: Standouts, Struggles & Player Ratings

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Revolution are two games away from the midway point…

6 days ago