The atmosphere in the FC Barcelona locker room has reached an unsustainable point of tension with one of the team members. The match against Athletic Club de Bilbao has been a trigger, revealing the internal fracture that some team members have tried to keep under control for months. Now, the message seems clear: there's a player who doesn't fit into the current project.
According to sources close to the club, both the team and the coaching staff believe that his continued presence doesn't bring anything positive to the team. In fact, he's perceived as a burden that compromises collective performance. This discontent has intensified in recent weeks, leading some to suggest that it would be best to completely exclude him from the call-ups.
The situation isn't easy for FC Barcelona, despite the evident disconnection between the player and the locker room, he still has two more years on his contract. This complicates his immediate departure, as no club has shown serious interest in taking on his salary. The Barça board, aware of the difficulty of the case, is evaluating alternatives to handle this situation without creating a bigger conflict.
A Problem That Transcends Sports
The player's distancing not only affects the sports realm. At the Catalan club, there's concern about the financial implications of keeping him without active participation. The salary continues to represent a significant cost, especially in a context where Barça is struggling to balance its Financial Fair Play.
Moreover, the team's tough image could be damaged if this situation drags on too long, fans have already started expressing their great discontent on social media. Some sectors of the press have pointed out that keeping the player in this position will only increase the media pressure on the club.
Flick Wants to Count on Him
At the center of this storm is the Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, although it's not about his sports performance. The perception within the locker room is that his attitude doesn't align with the group's philosophy. Some teammates believe that his individualistic approach and certain public statements have caused discomfort at key moments of the season.
FC Barcelona, for now, seems determined to limit his participation as much as possible, however, the uncertainty about his future remains open. It's not ruled out that next transfer market there could be moves to solve this conflict. What is clear is that the club can't afford more distractions on its path to the season's objectives.
The blaugranas hope the player renews or leaves, putting an end to this problem that now also affects the locker room. For Hans Dieter Flick, it's an issue to be solved as soon as possible to put an end to the bad vibes some have with Frenkie.