Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona star had hoped to recover for tournament

Midfielder has become important part of Xavi’s side, after having resisted Man Utd move

Manager Xavi says club’s financial situation in next window will dictate midfielder’s future

It was July 5 last year and De Jong was being unveiled after a 75 million-euro ($85m) move from Ajax

Midfielder excelled for Ajax on their run to the UCL semi-finals last season, has already shown promising signs

The fee for 19-year-old defender makes him the Old Lady’s third most expensive signing in their history

22-year-old impressed as Ajax won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals last season

Portugal face the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday

This is the Amsterdam club’s first title since 2014 and a record-extending 34th overall

21-year-old, who moves to Barcelona at the end of the season, had an impressive showing in last week's clash

Ajax midfielder will join Barcelona in July in a deal that will cost up to a reported £74 million

21-year-old young talent will join the Catalans this summer with a five-year contract with his new club