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Frenkie de Jong Says Rumours of Switch from Ajax to Barcelona Are 'Annoying'

Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong has said he is growing frustrated with reports linking him with a transfer from Ajax to Barcelona, but admitted he would like to play with Lionel Messi in the future.

The 21-year-old said the initial links to Barca were "fun," but he has been turned off by the constant speculation engulfing his burgeoning career.

Speaking to Elf Voetbal (h/t Chris Burton of Goal), De Jong said:

"In the beginning it was fun and I felt very flattered by the stories around Barcelona, but after a while the questions about it got annoying.