Barcelona complete £65m transfer for Ajax’s rising star Frenkie De Jong

FRENKIE DE JONG has completed his switch to Barcelona from Ajax in a deal worth £65million.

The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the Nou Camp, where he will link up with his new team-mates from July 1.

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The La Liga side have paid an initial £65m for the Ajax starlet, with £9.5m to be paid in possible  add-ons.

Speaking of the signing, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said: "With the arrival of De Jong we add talent, youth and Barca style to our sporting project.

"We are convinced he will be a key part of our team for many years to come. Welcome, Frenkie!"

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City were understood to be battling for the midfielder's signature.

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While Tottenham were reportedly eyeing up a summer switch for the Dutch international should they lose Christian Eriksen to Real Madrid.

The youngster broke into Ajax's first team during the 2016/17 season - establishing himself as one of the most gifted players in Euope.

De Jong has become the second player to sign for Barca this week, after the Spanish club brought Kevin Prince-Boateng in on loan until the end of the season.

And Ernesto Valverde's side also loaned Jeison Murillo from Valencia, with the table-toppers suffering from a mini injury crisis in defence.