“He solved any situation” - Ex-Barcelona defender Sergi Dominguez names Barca star who surprised him more than Lamine Yamal

Dinamo Zagreb defender Sergi Dominguez has named Frenkie de Jong as the Barcelona player who surprised him more than Lamine Yamal. He claims that the Dutchman could solve problems on the pitch without any issue.

Speaking to SPORT, Sergi hailed Yamal as a top talent, but picked De Jong as the player who surprised him the most. He added that the midfielder always knew how to find his teammates on the pitch and control the pace of the game. He said:

"I've said it before, but Frenkie. Wow… in training, when he came back after his ankle injury, he did everything right. If you had a problem, you passed it to him and he solved any situation. Of course, Lamine is top-notch, but I already knew that. For me, it's Frenkie."

Talking about La Masia, Sergi said that it was the best, and people who have not been there do not understand how big it is. He said:

"When you're at Barça, you don't realise how big it is. Dro, Toni, Jofre, the ones who are there now, everything from training to playing to being called up. It's crazy. Very few people have that opportunity. You have to be grateful and try to improve by training with the best."

He added that the progress of Yamal and Pau Cubarsi to the first team as teenagers, he said:

"It may have made people more eager to move up, yes. But what these two have done is not normal. To do that at 16, in their first year… I think you have to be patient. Of course, it's better to start at 16 than at 19, but it's not normal."

Sergi Dominguez left Barcelona in 2025 after a discussion with Dani Olmo.

Sergi Dominguez plans to make Barcelona return

Sergi Dominguez admitted that he wants to return to Barcelona in the future, and is working hard to make it happen. The defender added that the Catalan city is his home and told SPORT:

"My goal is to return home, I have everything in Barcelona. The ultimate goal would be to play for Barça again. It's difficult, but I'll try my hardest. I have everything there, my home, friends, family. It would be the best thing that could happen to me. But I have to prove myself, play, and if the opportunity arises, hopefully."

Sergi Dominguez made three appearances for the Barcelona first team, after joining the youth setup from Sant Gabriel in 2020.