The past Tuesday 31 August concretised to last hour the return of the French Antoine Griezmann to the Athletic of Madrid, already when it was in decline the market of passes. Likewise, the FC Barcelona oficializó this day that did with the services of the Dutch forward, for then of the Seville FC, Luuk of Jong. The footballer, of 31 years of age, arrives like the referent of area that wants like joker the trainer of the picture culé, Ronald Koeman, the one who follows betting by players of his country to raise a project that for him will be his second year to the control.
What especula, from the City Condal, that contrary to the figure of the 'false nine', one of the tactical profiles that define the way to attack in the classical style of the Barça, Of Jong can assume the reins of another way to play and achieve goals in the area. All costing his height to connect centres and fix to the central of the rival clubs. Something resembled what did in his opportunity Zlatan Ibrahimović, the one who was shipwrecked in the Camp Nou because of his volatile character.
Of agreement to sources consulted by the newspaper Sport and with knowledge in the negotiations, the decision of fichar Of Jong was totally of Koeman, in spite of that internally they were not very convinced to do it. Himself They wanted to carry him this forward that so much sued the technician, but no Luuk. Anyway, the half has required that the mandamás of the Barcelona has promised to take out of him a good performance in the Camp Nou.
Another point for for Koeman, is that it wetted with Memphis Depay, another his compatriot, and for the moment all goes him going out well. Besides, recalcó that Of Jong is an interesting footballer because the Barça did not have of a player of his profile for destrabar the parties in which the usual system does not attain to penetrate the férrea defence, that are used to to plant the opponents, especially in LaLiga, tournament in that the majority of the teams defend in front of the Barça.
Luuk Of Jong and Koema
Also it is favourable the good relation that exists between Koeman and the forward. "My relation with Koeman comes from the selection and have kept it always. We speak of tactics and football. It is a very good trainer and has showed me always his confidence. With me has a different tip, that is what needs the Barcelona", expressed the player in his first interview to the official means of the club after the confirmation of his cession.