will start his new job at on Wednesday, July 10. He had to miss the due to ongoing issues with his right ankle, so he's currently enjoying the tournament from . While on holiday with his partner, , and their seven-month-old son, , on the beautiful Balearic Islands.
The Barça midfielder really wanted to play in the European Championship, but he decided to be cautious to avoid any further injuries. Luckily, didn't need surgery and is expected to be fully recovered for his debut on July 30 in against 's , who tried to sign him in 2019 before he joined Barça. will be entering his sixth season with Barça and is considered a key player in 's plans.
The German coach has a lot of confidence in the Dutchman, especially in his role in the midfield. previously excelled in 's 4-2-3-1 formation at . Even though his contract runs until 2026, there hasn't been any progress in renewing it despite Barça's offer last November.
Nevertheless, the club still sees as a valuable asset at 27 years old..
