Barcelona starlet Carles Alena has spoken of his disappointment at losing his No. 21 jersey to new signing Frenkie de Jong without being informed by the club.
De Jong's transfer to the Blaugrana has long been agreed, and upon arrival at the Camp Nou, the Dutchman took the jersey, giving him the same number he wore at former club Ajax. Alena will now wear No. 19.
Alena said he had no issue giving up the shirt to De Jong but added he was miffed at the club's decision not to consult him about it, per Jordi Gil of Sport:
"I knew that Frenkie wanted the 21, and it was something between him and me.