FRENKIE DE JONG has revealed he NEVER wanted to leave Barcelona for Manchester United in the summer.
The Red Devils spent the whole window courting the Dutch midfielder, 25, and had even agreed a fee with Barcelona, but De Jong snubbed the chance to reunite with former boss Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo picked up an award for becoming Portugal’s greatest ever goalscorer.
The striker, 37, is also the highest goalscorer in international football history, with a stunning tally of 117 strikes.
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