Frenkie de Jong's Future at Barcelona Uncertain

Frenkie de Jong has expressed frustration with his limited playing time at Barcelona and hinted at a potential departure if his situation does not improve. The Dutch midfielder has made only eight appearances this season under coach Hansi Flick, prompting concerns about his future, especially as he is out of contract in June 2026. Barcelona may accept a transfer fee as low as €20 million for de Jong if he does not renew his contract, which would likely require him to take a significant pay cut. In interviews, de Jong emphasized that his focus is on playing and contributing to the team, stating, 'If I felt that I couldn’t contribute enough, or if the team cannot compete, I would leave.' Despite the speculation, he remains open to negotiations, acknowledging his disappointment with the lack of silverware since joining the club in 2019. Barcelona is reportedly seeking to finalize new contracts with several players, including de Jong, but challenges in reaching a financial agreement could complicate matters.