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Frenkie de Jong 'pissed off' by reports of Barcelona exit

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A furious Frenkie de Jong lashed out at the media during Tuesday's press conference over what he insisted were "invented stories" about his future. No stranger to transfer rumours, De Jong's future has been back in the headlines in recent weeks amid claims that his high salary is too much for Barcelona, who could be tempted to cash in on his services this summer. Other reports have claimed De Jong is unhappy at the club and could request an exit. The speculation was put to De Jong and the Dutch international made no attempt to hide his frustration, insisting he remains completely happy with life at Barcelona. "The truth is that I'm a bit pissed off with what you people [the media] write in general," he began. "A lot of things are coming out that are not true and it's irritating me. I can't understand it. I don't know how you're not ashamed to write it. "You're talking a lot about my contract, about my situation, about my s...

Rodrygo grateful for Carlo Ancelotti faith after star performance against Braga

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Rodrygo has thanked Carlo Ancelotti for showing faith him in following a barren run in front of goal for Real Madrid. The talented Brazilian has been out of form for much of the start of the 2023/24 season, thanks in large part to his transition from being a right winger to a centre forward in order to accommodate the arrival of superstar attacking midfielder Jude Bellingham. Rodrygo, who has openly admitted he does not like playing as a central striker, had managed just three goal contributions in 15 appearances for Los Blancos and is without a league goal since the opening game of the campaign, leading to many fans questioning why he was still one of the first names on the team sheet for Ancelotti. The 22-year-old repaid the eh54XqXFHe32Mn C1 shown in him in Wednesday evening's win over Braga in the Champions League , looking back to his best as he bagged an assist in the first half of the Game before finding the back of the net himself as he dinked the ball over Braga goalkee...