New Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he plans to play Frenkie de Jong in his best position.
De Jong found himself on the flank at times under Quique Setien this past season.
But Koeman says: “The plan is to start playing with Frenkie de Jong in the position where he played for Ajax and he also plays for the national team.
“I remember that I attended a Barcelona game and I saw him play in one position and I thought to myself: ‘I would never put him there’.
“We have spent a lot of money on a young player. Then you should play him in his own position, where he can deliver his best performance. He has shown at Ajax and with the Dutch team in which position he feels best and that is where he will also play for Barcelona.
“There is tough competition for that role, so he will have to be in great shape, but he will be in a position that suits him.”
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