Frenkie de Jong has taken aim at the "lies" surrounding his Barcelona future with the player underlining his commitment to the Spanish side.
De Jong moved to the Nou Camp back in 2019 from Ajax and has largely been a regular ever since under several different managers. He was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United several summers ago due to his relationship with Erik ten Hag, whom he worked with in Amsterdam.
There have been reports suggesting that Barcelona were willing to offload the Dutch midfielder as they sought to get his wages off their bill. De Jong though has a contract until 2026 and claims reports around his salary are far from the truth and called for a change to the speculation.
He said: "A lot of stuff that is not true has come out. I can't understand it, people reporting lies. It's irritating me a little. For example, [the media] speak a lot about my contract, my salary etc...it's a lot of smoke, a lot of lies, that I'm earning €40million or whatever. That is a long way from what I earn - I won't say numbers, but a story has been invented that is not true.
"[The media] must change what they are doing to many coaches and players, because you are writing things and inventing things that are not true. I am really happy at Barça, I have always said it. This is the club of my dreams, I hope I can play here for many more years."
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United certainly remain in the market for midfield recruits with several of their new faces in that area not convincing long term. After missing out of De Jong in Ten Hag's first summer, the club went after Casemiro, who had a strong initial impact, but has since tailed off with his age a concern.
Mason Mount was signed from Chelsea in the summer but is yet to get a consistent run in the team and there are question marks over where he fits into this United system.
The Barcelona midfielder has been linked with a move away (Eric Alonso)Barcelona are set for another managerial change next season with Xavi already announcing he will be stepping down from his role. De Jong has continued to be picked this term but will have to prove himself to another new coach, whoever that may be.
The Catalans have been teetering on the edge when it comes to their financial situation, with many questioning how they've continued to invest in new players despite their precarious position.
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