FC Barcelona is making key decisions regarding its team, especially concerning the future of Frenkie de Jong. The Catalonian club has started to make moves to free up space in its roster and register Dani Olmo, one of the most anticipated transfers of the market.
The Dutch player, who isn't being used by coach Hansi Flick, is at the center of attention. Everything indicates that Barça will put him up for sale to solve its financial and sporting situation.
Frenkie De Jong's Situation
Frenkie de Jong has been an important figure at Barça in past seasons. However, his role in the team has changed drastically in the current campaign. Since returning from an ankle injury, he hasn't managed to regain the expected level.
In recent matches, even with several substitutions available, Hansi Flick has preferred not to count on him, despite his quality and experience. In fact, in the last two games, where Barça suffered home defeats, the Dutch midfielder wasn't even an option for the German coach.
An Uncertain Future
Frenkie de Jong's future is hanging in the air. Since his return to competition in October, the midfielder has played just 229 minutes in eleven LaLiga matches, an alarmingly low figure for a player of his caliber.
In three of those games, he hasn't played a single minute and only on one occasion has he been a starter. This lack of minutes, combined with Flick's lack of confidence, casts doubt on his long-term stay at Barça.
Why Doesn't Flick Count on De Jong?
What's surprising is that Hansi Flick expressly requested that De Jong not be transferred during the summer market. However, despite this request, the player has become a secondary option in team rotations. In the match against Atlético, Flick preferred Eric García over De Jong, raising doubts about his future in the team.
Renewal on the Horizon
Besides his situation on the field, Frenkie de Jong is dealing with negotiations for his renewal. The player has a contract that ends in 2025, but Barça seeks to adjust the economic conditions of his extension. Barça doesn't want to lose him for free, and his recent lack of prominence could influence his future.
Barça's need to register Dani Olmo is one of the factors accelerating market movements. Joan Laporta and the board are willing to sell De Jong to free up space and register the new transfer. With Flick's approval, everything points to De Jong leaving Barça during the next market.