Barcelona continue to be linked with a move for Ruud Nijstad as the Catalans eye defensive reinforcements.
Nijstad has previously said it would be his dream to play alongside Pau Cubarsi and that it’s “special” to be rumored with a move to the Catalan giants.
FC Twente Robin Pröpper captain has now been talking about his team-mate and explained why he reminds him of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
“Nijstad has some of the same qualities as Frenkie de Jong when it comes to driving the ball. When
you have someone like that by your side, you can almost always overcome the opponent’s pressure by playing from the back,” Pröpper told Ziggo Sport.
“If you look at his physical condition, his speed, his vision of the game and the stability he shows at only 18 years old, I think he can become a great player for Dutch football.”
De Jong has played in central defence and at right-back for Barcelona this season but has made it clear over the international break that he’s best as a midfielder.
