The Blaugrana legend sees great potential in the Netherlands international midfielder, with his versatility likely to prove useful at Camp Nou
Frenkie de Jong is being backed to avoid slipping into the same trap as other big-money flops at Barcelona, with Rivaldo tipping the youngster to shine.
At just 22 years of age, the Netherlands international has become a €75 million (£65m/$85m) addition at Camp Nou.
Barca moved quickly to buy into his potential, with a deal agreed with Ajax back in January.
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De Jong is now in the process of finding his feet in a star-studded squad, with Ernesto Valverde trying to find the best role for a versatile midfielder.