At Barça, they are approaching the final stretch of the winter transfer market without having achieved the goal of making money to take advantage of the opportunities that have arisen. A clear example is the failed signing of Marcus Rashford, who had everything to join the culé club, but the lack of departures made any offensive by the sports management impossible. In that sense, and with the need still present, Joan Laporta has decided to stop playing games and has made a radical decision: this star will leave the club this winter market.
While it is true that the upper echelons of the culé club have been ruling out some important departures, there is a new option that has gained a lot of strength in recent hours. Certainly, and even though FC Barcelona has already entered the 1:1 rule, the club must avoid straying from financial fair play. Therefore, and to secure any signing for the next summer window, the sale of this player is already a definitive decision.
On the way out
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Frenkie De Jong's days as a player for the culé club are numbered. The midfielder has lost relevance in the squad led by Hansi Flick and is far from his best version. Therefore, Joan Laporta has decided that he is willing to accept any offer that arrives at the club's offices.
The lack of clarity regarding Frenkie De Jong's future also worries the upper echelons of Barça, who are not willing to let him leave for free. Therefore, and given the refusal of players like Eric García and Ronald Araújo (already renewed) to leave at the time, the operation for De Jong could be key. Knowing that Hansi Flick doesn't consider the Dutchman an indispensable player in his scheme, De Jong can free up salary mass and boost a last-minute signing.
Keeping an eye on him
The Dutch midfielder, whose contract expires in 2026, has sparked the interest of several European clubs. According to recent reports, in Europe, they are willing to offer up to 30 million euros considering the current level of the 27-year-old footballer. In fact, 'El Nacional' claims that Laporta is seriously planning to accept in order to receive something in return for the midfielder and avoid being left empty-handed if he leaves.
From England, they assure that clubs like Manchester United are still keeping an eye on the Dutchman and would be willing to make a financial effort to incorporate him before the market closes. On the other hand, Serie A teams like Juventus have also inquired about the culé footballer's situation, although the most concrete offer comes from the Premier League. De Jong has reiterated several times his desire to stay at Camp Nou, but the uncertainty about his future and the economic situation seems to have condemned him definitively.