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The midfielder sealed his €86 million summer move to Barcelona in January which has led to increased pressure on the Ajax star since the winter break.
De Jong admitted his performance
He told NOS, “The first matches after the winter break were less open-minded, somewhat less free. I’m sure I do not know … Maybe it’s (Barcelona move) playing in your head.
“I was just a little less free in my game, the last two matches was a little better, now I have to make sure that I can only get better.”