Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona fans already loving Dutch maestro after his majestic display for Ajax in Real Madrid thumping

Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona fans already loving Dutch maestro after his majestic display for Ajax in Real Madrid thumping
You know you’re doing something right when you’re already a hit with your own set of fans before you’ve even officially joined the club.Dutch starlet Frenkie de Jong will link up with Barcelona in the summer after a 65m move was finalised with Ajax for the 21-year-old midfielder back in January.Ajax overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit to advance through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Real Madrid2
Ajax overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit to advance through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at the expense of Real Madrid
De Jong, who can also operate in defence, had previously been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.On Tuesday night at the Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, he ensured his 72nd appearance for the club would be a memorable one not just for himself, but also his new employers.De Jong produced the performance of his career as the Dutch giants progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Santiago Solari’s men, overturning a first leg 2-1 deficit.Ahead of the game De Jong, who has signed a five-year deal at the Camp Nou, revealed Barcelona chiefs had instructed him to knock out Real Madrid, and he didn’t disappoint.Frenkie de Jong produced a stunning display against Real Madrid on Tuesday night2
Frenkie de Jong produced a stunning display against Real Madrid on Tuesday night
He absolutely bossed it against Madrids midfield, and on two occasions the youngster absolutely humiliated two of their biggest stars with his tricky footwork.First up, it was the small order of Ballon dOr holder Luka Modric who was sent tumbling after attempting to tackle the youngster.
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Then came Madrid wonderkid Vinicius, with the Brazilian slipping on the turf as he unable to keep up with de Jongs cheeky dummy and sharp consequent turn.Vinicius’ night came to a halt soon after, going off with a knee injury.Speaking after the game to reporters, De Jong revealed his delight having fulfilled the wish of his new club.When asked what Barca will have made of the win by NOS, De Jong laughed and said: “I think Barcelona is very happy that we have thrown Real out!“But of course I am especially happy for Ajax and the fans. “We did not play much worse [in the first leg] than we did now, but we were unlucky with the result.“Everything fell good for us tonight. Yes, also for me. I played pretty well, but I almost made it exciting at the end. I should not have lost the ball in that area but I had cramp in both legs.”If last night is anything to go by the Catalan giants have got a real gem on their hands.

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