Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, may reevaluate his future with the club after the latest escalation in his conflict with president Joan Laporta according to reports
Frenkie de Jong has been sidelined with an ankle injury since April, yet he continues to resist Barcelona’s pressure to undergo surgery, despite warnings from club officials.
Barcelona has emphasized that if De Jong refuses the operation, he must be ready to make himself available to manager Hansi Flick, a stipulation that adds to his ongoing tensions with the club.
De Jong’s strained relationship with Barcelona has been marked by numerous confrontations. He has consistently resisted the club’s attempts to transfer him, and has publicly clashed with management over the leaking of his salary details.
According to SPORT, De Jong’s discontent with the Camp Nou hierarchy is well-known, and he is now considering his future at the club as his contract nears its final two years.
Fully aware of the leverage this timing provides him, De Jong is determined not to let Barcelona dictate his next steps. With his contract expiring in 2026, he is prepared to leave on a free transfer if necessary.
A move at a reduced transfer fee could be on the horizon for De Jong, who is expected to attract considerable interest from potential suitors.
Bayern Munich has previously expressed interest, but recent speculation has prominently featured Manchester United.
The latter is particularly intriguing as De Jong could reunite with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who has previously admitted that his tactical vision at Old Trafford was hampered by the absence of De Jong.
