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Frenkie De Jong: I always thought Messi was the best player

Frenkie De Jong has successfully recovered from an injury and is expected to play for Ajax in the Champions League quarterfinals against Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus, and Barcelona fans cannot wait to see the Dutch midfielder in action again as his move to Camp Nou inches closer.

The 21-year-old spoke to UEFA’s website about the quarterfinal against Juventus, his football upbringing, Lionel Messi and comparisons with the late great Johan Cruyff. It’s a great interview. Check it out:

On Champions League season and quarterfinals

It has been great for us so far.