If it comes to light that Erik Ten Hag has been told directly by de Jong that he doesn’t want to come and the gaffer is still insisting on pushing for this deal I will be immediately #TenHagOut.
The only thing that will change my mind is if he wins a major trophy. I’m not sure if the Europa League will cut it.
Honestly from what I heard of his character, de jong is meant to be a humble stand up dude. So I can't imagine he wouldn't have had a Convo of some sorts to ETH stating this is what I want or I'd come to play for you subject to XYZ.
Unless the relationship of course dissolved over the years from being with Ajax together ...
FYI I still believe the de jong deal still happens, I just don't see why at this stage with all cards on the table face up, that a simple conversation irons out whatever issues there may be that's all