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Frenkie de Jong says Netherlands style ‘suits me much better’

Frenkie de Jong spoke out about the differences between playing for Barcelona and the Netherlands after Friday’s 4-1 Nations League win over Belgium.

The midfielder, who has been heavily linked with a move away this summer, played a key role in the win and picked up an assist for the opening goal.

De Jong’s comments after the game are quite telling given his failure to consistently impress for Barca and the speculation surrounding his future.

“I play a lot differently here than I do at Barça,” he said. “I think this suits me much better. I like to be the first player to receive the ball from the defenders.