After returning to the Erediviese in 2022, Luuk of Jong has rejuvenated in the PSV Eindhoven. The forward adds 27 goals and 11 assistances in 34 parties this season, a fundamental contribution so that the ones of Peter Bosz lead without problems the Dutch league. In an interview with the English newspaper 'The Guardian', the one of Aigle remembered his go through the FC Barcelona in the 2021/22, just after the goodbye of Leo Messi.
"It was very odd. Of course, I was not hired like the direct replacement of Messi. Anybody can replace to this man, is one of the best of the history. I arrived there to help to the team, but in reality was seated in his place in the changing room. This was well", explained the forward. Of Jong left of the Barça with 7 so many and 1 assistance in 29 parties. Although it did not attain to win any title, the player saves a big respect by the club.
Luuk, proud of his go through the Barça
In this sense, Luuk left clear how could win the affection of the fans in a very complicated season after the exit of Ronald Koeman and the arrival of Xavi Hernández. "After this marked some important goals, the majority of head. In a moment they sang my name in the Camp Nou in each kickoff of corner or in each free shot. You would not think that there is something better that live this moment. I am very proud that corearan my name", commented.
Of Jong had options to go out of the Barça in winter, but finally preferred to remain to the end of the season. Although the club did not exert the option of purchase that included his cession, the forward left satisfied and, in July of this year, returned to the PSV in return of 3 million euros. The past season added 18 goals and 10 assistances in 39 parties, numbers that has improved notably in the 2023/24.
Luuk Of Jong desveló the key of his mejoría
In this regard, the player of 33 years desveló the one who considers has been the key to recover his best version. "Everything turns around the performance. In the PSV there is less panic that in other important clubs. Always there is a lot of confidence in the process and laughs between the hard work. The trainer has a lot of experience, has thought entirely in each situation. He gives us confidence and constantly takes coffee with all. It likes me work hard, run a lot and hold to the opponent by the neck", puntualizó Luuk in his talk with 'The Guardian'.