Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman insists Frenkie de Jong does not want to be sold.
The Holland midfielder has been cleared for sale by Barca’s coaching staff with Manchester United and Chelsea keen.
But Koeman told Sport: “With Frenkie, with Memphis, I have a lot of contact. I know Frenkie’s situation and he said it himself the other day, he wants to stay. So his intention is to continue at Barça and nothing else. It’s the only thing I know.
“Memphis came last year, for free from Lyon. He has proven to be a great player. I think he is a player for Barça, that’s why we signed him. It depends on Xavi’s opinion if he he wants him or not, but for me it’s indisputable, he’s for Barça.”
Koeman was also asked about Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s visit this week and his interest in both players: “From my point of view it is always complicated. They are rumours, I don’t know if it is true. Barça has always kept the best and has signed them. To improve you don’t have to sell to players like Frenkie de Jong.”
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