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Frenkie de Jong is true now essentially the most talked-about participant in Barcelona circles, and never for the precise causes.
The Dutch midfielder has discovered himself within the midst of a storm of hypothesis and criticism as a consequence of his performances, health, and contract disputes.
This has led to general uncertainty over his future in Catalonia. A latest report from Diario AS has highlighted all these features.
De Jong’s poor type
De Jong has solely began in two video games this season, towards Actual Sociedad in La Liga and Purple Star within the Champions League.
His appearances from the bench have been a combined bag, with some flashes of brilliance overshadowed by subpar performances in matches towards Vigo and Dortmund.
His lack of constant play has made him a focus of debate amongst followers and pundits alike, with many questioning his present function within the staff.
Is health being a priority?
The actual concern, nonetheless, lies in De Jong’s bodily situation.
One thing just isn’t proper with de Jong (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
After affected by a syndesmosis damage in his proper ankle, which he has battled since final yr, there’s uncertainty about whether or not he has absolutely recovered.
His choice to not bear surgical procedure and his admission of nonetheless feeling “delicate” within the ankle have posed query marks over his bodily situation.
Uncertainty over de Jong’s health was additional fueled by the truth that Dutch coach Ronald Koeman didn’t name him up through the worldwide break.
De Jong’s fractured relationship with Barcelona board
If type and health weren’t sufficient, including complexity to de Jong’s scenario is his contract, which is ready to run out in June 2026.
The connection with the Barcelona board, significantly after the membership’s try to promote him in 2022, has been strained.
It should be famous that de Jong holds vital leverage together with his contract, particularly on condition that he can depart at no cost in 2026.
Barcelona are engaged on a renewal and the participant himself is reportedly open to extending his contract. However thus far, nothing has materialised.
