De Jong: De Ligt can come to Barcelona in a few years' time Barcelona He discusses his first months at the club

Matthijs de Ligt turned down Barcelona in the summer as he opted for Juventus, but Frenkie de Jong believes that his former Ajax teammate could join the Blaugrana in the near future.

The Dutch midfielder did, however, note that De Ligt made the right decision to move from Ajax to the Old Lady.

"De Ligt can play for Barcelona in the near future," De Jong told De Telegraaf.

"Going to Italy does not alter the fact that he can play for Barcelona in a few years' time.

"He has made the right decision; he is doing well in Turin."

De Jong has become a mainstay in Barcelona's midfield after his arrival in the summer and he is confident that he has managed to adapt to his new team.

"[My adaptation] in two words: almost perfect," he added.

"If you look back, it has been a crazy year, yes.

"The football and human balance are also very good, although at the same time they can be improved.

"I have been here for almost half a year and my participation in terms of minutes is excellent.

"I have been able to play a lot and I am very happy with that.

"I enjoy every day and every moment as a midfielder.

"Every time I go to training, I feel comfortable. Everything at Barcelona is really great."

The 22-year-old went on to stress that there are still things to improve in his game, despite Barcelona's style being similar to Ajax's.

"From time to time I have demonstrated my qualities, but in general I can do much better," De Jong noted.

"I am not as dominant as [I was] at Ajax. Also, in this position, I have to score more goals and provide assists.

"I still have to get the will to score. That requires some adjustment and, therefore, time.

"I could also have learned that at Ajax because as a football player you have never learned everything.

"But here at Barcelona, sometimes I see small things that make me much wiser and also [help me to understand] how to anticipate the decisions of my teammates."