Frenkie de Jong’s girlfriend trolls Man United fans who keep asking ‘when he’s coming to Manchester’

Frenkie de Jong’s girlfriend, Mikky Kiemeney, taunted Manchester United fans on her Instagram account, seeming to poke fun at the club’s failed pursuit of the Dutch star last summer. 

Kiemeney was asked on her Instagram account when De Jong would be making the switch to the Premier League, but she instead pointed to the club’s upcoming Europa League date with Barcelona on February 23. 

De Jong was Erik ten Hag’s prime target in last summer’s transfer window, with the former Ajax boss keen to reunite with one of his former charges. 

However, despite protracted negotiations and talks, the deal never materialised, with the player keen to remain at the Nou Camp – despite his club seemingly prepared to part with their star. 

And although the club are still thought to be interested in the player, Kiemeney’s jibe could suggest that any move still remains a remote possibility for De Jong and those close to him.  

In an Instagram Q&A, Kiemeney welcomed questions from her 1.5million followers, with one taking the opportunity to ask for any information on the continuing transfer saga surrounding her partner. 

They asked: ‘When’s Frenkie coming to Manchester?’

But in response, Kiemeney posted a picture of Barcelona’s fixture list, including the upcoming Europa League play-off clash between the clubs, who are set to face off later in February, adding: ’23/2 I guess.’ 

De Jong has since become a key component of Xavi’s LaLiga-leading side, and United fans will at last get the chance to see him at Old Trafford – but in the famous red and blue of Barca rather than in their own colours. 

In missing out on their top target last summer, United instead signed Casemiro from Real Madrid for £70m, with the Brazilian quickly becoming a mainstay in Ten Hag’s side. 

But despite the arrival of Casemiro – who would likely occupy a similar position to De Jong – the Red Devils have…