"There were always clubs that inquired, but I was never open to it," he said. "Football is, of course, the most important thing, and I think we have a team with which we can compete for major titles. I feel valued and important," De Jong clarified. "As a family, we live wonderfully there; we're completely integrated."
""Do I have to go to the Premier League to prove my worth?... I don't think so. There were offers, but I'm happy at Barça," he stated. "The Premier League is the best league right now, without a doubt, just like La Liga was about ten years ago. But that doesn't mean you have to play there to prove you're a great player. I already had that dream as a child with Barcelona," he added."
""Last season was probably my best here, with La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup," he said. "I injured my ankle at the beginning of last year and wanted to see how I could recover first. From a tactical point of view, it's not wise to extend your contract while you'"
Frenkie de Jong signed a contract extension with Barcelona through 2029 while remaining committed to the club despite interest from Premier League teams. He stated that football is the priority and believes the current Barcelona squad can compete for major trophies. De Jong emphasized feeling valued and integrated with his family in the city as a decisive factor in staying. He rejected the idea that moving to the Premier League was necessary to prove his quality, noting the league's strength but reaffirming his childhood dream with Barcelona. He described last season as his best, winning a domestic treble, and referenced an ankle injury and tactical timing when extending his deal.
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