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#2 A long-term solution
After the departure of legendary midfielders like Xavi and Iniesta from the team, Barcelona longed for a player who could fill in the shoes of the irreplaceable duo. Barcelona brought midfielders like Ivan Rakitic, Turan and Arturo Vidal in, but they were miles behind and not a long-term fix despite their good service.
De Jong has all the ammunition to be the next big thing. His ability to sweep past opponents with his dribbling is sensational, but what sets him apart from other talented players is his maturity on the ball.
De Jong's decision-making - when to run past and when to release the ball - combined with his ability to pick out players in space makes him a dangerous threat to the opponents.
It is crystal clear that a player of his caliber will only prosper beside the likes of Arthur Melo, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi, among others. De Jong may not be experienced in the big stage at the club level, but he sure looks like a player who can adapt and handle the pressure well against high-profile opponents.
