Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong approaching a crossroads in the club in 2025.
De Jong has tentatively returned to full fitness in recent weeks, following a miserable run of injuries over the past 12 months, which had put his La Blaugrana career in jeopardy.
However, despite still having support at the club, rumors persist about their long-term plan for him, with the 27-year-old out of contract in Catalonia in 2026.
With talks about an extension yet to yield a result, De Jong makes a decision, with the club open to a sale – as part of their attempt to settle the outstanding wages owed to the Dutch international.
Hansi Flick refused to close the door on De Jong with the former Bayern Munich coach insisting “he knows what to do”. to secure a regular place in his team.
According to reports from World of SportsFlick's unwillingness to bring De Jong – via Marcus Sorg – in the 2-1 La Liga loss to Atletico Madrid is telling.
Defender Eric Garcia he was preferred as the late replacement in the midfield in what could be an indication in the thinking about De Jong.
