Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong has confirmed talks with Manchester City before agreeing to move to Spain.
While with Ajax last season, De Jong held extensive negotiations with City, only to choose to sign terms with Barca in February.
Speaking with Voetbal International, the midfielder admits a move to City was close.
He explained, "But when Barcelona showed that they really wanted me and they came up with a good plan, I had quickly made the choice
"After that, then I just wanted to go to this club."
