Van Basten Calls Out De Jong as Barcelona Pushes Forward: A Tale of Two Realities
Dutch legend Marco van Basten critiques Frenkie de Jong's Netherlands display, contrasting it with his Barcelona form. Reports say De Jong will sign a four-year extension with Barca, strengthening financial balance and squad cohesion. The move reinforces Barcelona's long-term project under coach Hans Flick, with Deco backing the midfielder. The renewal is presented as both a financial safeguard and a symbol of Barca's evolving identity amid a demanding season.