Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is expected to consider his future at the club following the latest chapter in his ongoing feud with president Joan Laporta, a report claims.
De Jong has been sidelined with an ankle injury since April and has so far refused pressure from Barcelona to undergo surgery to speed up his return, despite being warned by those in charge that he must declare manager Hans Flick available if he refuses to go under the knife.
This is the latest in a long line of incidents involving De Jong and the Barcelona hierarchy. The midfielder has long rebuffed his club’s attempts to sell him and even publicly clashed with decision-makers when his salary was leaked to the media.
According to SPORT, De Jong’s frustration with the Camp Nou strikers is no secret and he is ready to assess his future at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old is now in the final two years of his contract and understands the position of power that comes with it. He will not allow Barcelona to pressure him or dictate his future, knowing full well that he can leave for free in 2026.
A bargain transfer could be an option for De Jong, for whom there would likely be a long list of suitors.
Bayern Munich have been linked with De Jong in the past, but most of the speculation has revolved around Manchester United and a potential reunion with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who admitted earlier this year that he was unable to embrace the tactical style that caused him. famous at Old Trafford without De Jong.
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