De Jong: Van de Beek good enough for Madrid

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop praise Frenkie de Jong's game, particularly his composure on the ball in the Netherlands' win over England. ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop explains what it will take for new signing Frenkie de Jong to adjust to life at Barcelona. Alejandro Moreno delves into the benefits a departure would have for Philippe Coutinho's confidence and Barcelona's bottom line. ANN ARBOR -- Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has no doubt Donny van de Beek is good enough to improve Real Madrid but joked he would prefer his ex-teammate to stay at Ajax. Van de Beek, 22, has confirmed Madrid are in talks with Ajax as they look to bolster their midfield before the transfer window closes. - ESPN fantasy: Sign up now! - When does the transfer window close? - Inside the Ajax talent-making factory De Jong played alongside Van de Beek last season as the Dutch club won a domestic...

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