Ten Hag discusses Manchester United's effort to sign Frenkie de Jong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Erik ten Hag revealed details about Manchester United's unsuccessful pursuit of Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona. In an interview, ten Hag stated he organized meetings involving De Jong and club officials to convince him to join. Despite reaching a transfer fee agreement with Barcelona, De Jong opted to stay with the Catalan club, emphasizing his commitment to their project. De Jong is returning from injury and may play against PSG soon.
- •Erik ten Hag organized meetings with Frenkie de Jong for a potential transfer.
- •United reached a transfer fee agreement with Barcelona for De Jong.
- •De Jong remained committed to Barcelona despite United's interest.
- •De Jong returned from injury and might appear against PSG.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ten Hag sheds light on Manchester United’s failed attempt to sign Barcelona superstar: ‘I did everything I could’
"Barcelona superstar Frenkie de Jong is coming back from a long-term injury, having returned to the squad against Real Betis.The Dutchman is yet to play his first minutes of the campaign and could be i...
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