Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists "unique" Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong would "strengthen any squad in the world" as the pair prepare to meet again in the Europa League on Thursday.
United's pursuit of De Jong during last summer's transfer market was well documented with Ten Hag keen to be reunited with the former Ajax star, but a deal between the Premier League side and La Liga giants failed to get over the line.
Barcelona head coach Xavi insisted on Wednesday that De Jong never wanted to leave the club at the time, but that did not stop Ten Hag, who coached the 25-year-old for 18 months during their time in the Netherlands, from praising him once more
"In 2019, there was a lot of fascination with that Ajax team. Frenkie brought a lot of that fascination and he has developed over the following years in Spain," Ten Hag said ahead of Thursday's Europa League knockout round play-off at the Nou Camp.
"He's a fantastic player and has become even better. Playing out from the back, he always has time
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