Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to reassess his future at the club following the latest development in his ongoing dispute with president Joan Laporta, according to reports.
De Jong, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury since April, has resisted Barcelona’s pressure to undergo surgery to hasten his return. The club has warned him that he must be available to manager Hansi Flick if he chooses not to have the procedure.
This situation is the latest in a series of conflicts between De Jong and Barcelona’s leadership. He has consistently rejected the club’s attempts to sell him and publicly criticized the decision-makers, particularly when his salary details were leaked to the media.
SPORT reports that De Jong’s dissatisfaction with the Camp Nou hierarchy is well-known, and he plans to evaluate his position at the end of the season. Now in the final two years of his contract, the 27-year-old is aware of his bargaining power and is unlikely to be pressured into making a decision.
A discounted transfer could be a possibility for De Jong, who is expected to attract interest from numerous clubs. Bayern Munich has been mentioned in previous speculation, but most rumors have focused on Manchester United and a potential reunion with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who earlier this year expressed his need for De Jong to implement his tactical approach at Old Trafford.