Barcelona, Spain
FC Barcelona was the protagonist in the closing of the transfer market and about the time announced to the surprise of many the arrival of the Dutch striker Luke de Jong, Who joins from Seville.
The operation, agreed between the two clubs within the term, did not become official until the march of Griezmann from Barça at Atletico Madrid, Which did not happen until after midnight in Spain and caused the incorporation of the striker to be questioned.
However, FC Barcelona finally made official the arrival of 31-year-old Luuk de Jong.
“Both Barcelona and Seville have reached an agreement for the transfer of Luuk de Jong until June 30, 2022. The Barça club takes charge of the player’s card and has a free purchase option“, Communicated the Catalan team.
They added: “International with the Netherlands, de Jong made his debut on February 9, 2011 and has played in 38 games defending the ‘Oranje’ shirt, in which he has scored eight goals and been runner-up in the UEFA Nations League with Ronald Koeman as coach. “
It should be noted that the signing of the Dutchman has generated several criticisms on the board of FC Barcelona as the striker for this campaign was the third option for Sevilla in the attack.
In addition, in the last campaign in soccer of Spain as soon as it could mark four goals.