Frenkie de Jong has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest talents and it is no wonder that Barcelona acted quickly to snap him up and bring him to the Camp Nou. His intelligence on and off the ball, composure and calm presence has sent shockwaves around the footballing world, and the 22-year-old has already cemented his place in the Netherlands starting XI.
Barcelona have bought a real gem of a midfielder but integrating him into the starting eleven will be an interesting challenge for Ernesto Valverde. Here are the possible ways Barca might line up with Frenkie in the ranks: