Recently, De Jong reflected on those early years and Barcelona’s struggles in an interview: “I’m very happy at Barcelona. From a young age I’ve wanted to be here, so in that way, it has been a dream come true. But, of course, I would have liked to win more trophies than we did in my first two years. I expected more in that sense, let’s put it that way. But other than that, I’m very happy here and hopefully for many more years.” His words reflect both his deep love for the club and the challenges he has endured.
