It is understood United could also pay €10 million (£8.47 million, $10 million) worth of add-ons. De Jong is Erik ten Hag’s priority signing this summer. They will now have to convince De Jong to make the move to Old Trafford and agree personal terms with the Dutchman. De Jong is also owed €17 million in deferred wages from Barcelona, who are still delaying the deal. United sent a delegation to Barcelona to hold face-to-face talks over De Jong’s signature, leading to a breakthrough in transfer fees. Richard Arnold, the chief executive, and director of football John Murtough both traveled to the city. Barcelona signed De Jong from Ajax for £86m in 2019 and he has since made nearly 100 league appearances for the Catalan club. However, Barcelona’s financial situation has meant that De Jong’s future hangs in the balance, with £1bn of debt and tight controls on recruitment and spending. Under Ten Hag, De Jong was one of the shining stars in the Ajax side that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2018-19, beating the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus to reach the latter stages of the competition. United’s players are on tour in Australia, where they will play Melbourne Victory tomorrow. They have made one signing so far this summer, bringing in Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord. Christian Eriksen is also expected to join as United close in on a deal for Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez. (Photo: Getty Images)
title: “Manchester United Agree 85M Deal With Barcelona To Sign Frenkie De Jong " ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Ivy Debell”
It is understood United could also pay €10 million (£8.47 million, $10 million) worth of add-ons. De Jong is Erik ten Hag’s priority signing this summer. They will now have to convince De Jong to make the move to Old Trafford and agree personal terms with the Dutchman. De Jong is also owed €17 million in deferred wages from Barcelona, who are still delaying the deal. United sent a delegation to Barcelona to hold face-to-face talks over De Jong’s signature, leading to a breakthrough in transfer fees. Richard Arnold, the chief executive, and director of football John Murtough both traveled to the city. Barcelona signed De Jong from Ajax for £86m in 2019 and he has since made nearly 100 league appearances for the Catalan club. However, Barcelona’s financial situation has meant that De Jong’s future hangs in the balance, with £1bn of debt and tight controls on recruitment and spending. Under Ten Hag, De Jong was one of the shining stars in the Ajax side that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2018-19, beating the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus to reach the latter stages of the competition. United’s players are on tour in Australia, where they will play Melbourne Victory tomorrow. They have made one signing so far this summer, bringing in Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord. Christian Eriksen is also expected to join as United close in on a deal for Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez. (Photo: Getty Images)
