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Tottenham could've signed Frenkie De Jong last summer
Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong has made some serious noise this season. Not only has he been outstanding for Ajax – contributing heavily to their stunning Champions League Round of 16 victory over Real Madrid – but he’s also finalised a big-money move to Barcelona at the end of the season.
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Could things have been different for the Dutch wonderkid, though? Apparently so.
De Jong has told FourFourTwo that he could’ve joined Tottenham last summer and was tempted to do so after an offer came in for him, but despite seeing Spurs as a “stable club who are only getting better” and praising Mauricio Pochettino, he stated that he didn’t feel comfortable with a move as he felt he owed Ajax another season at least.
Given Barca have had to pay a huge £65m fee for De Jong however, it’s hard to see that Tottenham would’ve paid in the same ballpark for the player last summer!
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
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