De Jong: I will go to Barcelona with great joy Barcelona Ajax all but secured Dutch title with victory over Utrecht

Frenkie de Jong said a fond farewell to the Johan Cruyff Arena as he played his part in a 4-1 victory over Utrecht which all but secured the Eredivisie title, and the Dutchman confirmed he will head to Barcelona with a feeling of joy.

After their heart-breaking Champions League elimination to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, the young Ajax team showed resilience to ensure that only a minor miracle could see PSV Eindhoven take the title from them on the final day of the season.

"It's been wonderful, I go to Barcelona with great joy," De Jong admitted.

"It's been a fantastic season, although I would have liked to have said goodbye with three titles, but it wasn't to be.

"I watched the match between Liverpool and Barcelona. I don't know if they need me; had they been in the final, they could have won the treble."