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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, right, is being pursued by Manchester United. AFP
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Barcelona's midfielder Frenkie de Jong has had a subdued career at Camp Nou. EPA
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong goes for the ball during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2022. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)
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Frenkie de Jong could be playing for Manchester United next season. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during the Europa League match against Galatasaray. AP
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Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Valencia. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, right, is being pursued by Manchester United. AFP
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Barcelona's midfielder Frenkie de Jong has had a subdued career at Camp Nou. EPA
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong goes for the ball during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2022. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)
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Frenkie de Jong could be playing for Manchester United next season. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during the Europa League match against Galatasaray. AP
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Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Valencia. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
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