Spanish soccer is full of surprises and rumors. Recently, a player from FC Barcelona has started making noise about his possible departure to Real Madrid. This player could follow in the footsteps of Luis Figo, who left Barça to join their eternal rivals in 2000.
The Barça Player who Could Join Madrid
Frenkie de Jong joined FC Barcelona in 2019 from Ajax for around 75 million euros. Since then, he's become a pillar of the team.
However, the economic crisis has forced the club to make difficult decisions. Barça may have to sell its most expensive players, including De Jong, who's one of the best paid in the squad.
If a contract renewal is not agreed, the club could consider his departure in order to reduce salaries and balance the books.
A Frustrated Dream
Frenkie de Jong has always had a special connection with Real Madrid. When he was an Ajax player, his dream was to join the white club.
However, Madrid considered his transfer to be too expensive, leading De Jong to opt for Barça. This story has kept open the possibility of a move .
Now, with Barça willing to listen to offers due to the financial pressure of wages, De Jong could try to approach Real Madrid again. He is rumored to have called Carlo Ancelotti to express his interest in joining the club. Although it's a risky move, Barça's financial situation could favor his exit.
The "Overbooking" in Madrid's Midfield
Despite his interest in Madrid, Frenkie de Jong faces a major obstacle: the club's overbooking in midfield.
Madrid has a squad full of quality midfielders, such as Luka Modric, Camavinga and Federico Valverde, who are key in Ancelotti's system.
So, while De Jong is motivated to join Madrid, his arrival is not straightforward. The club might not see the need to bring in another midfielder, despite the quality De Jong brings. This could frustrate their intentions and force them to think carefully about his future.
A New Luis Figo
Frenkie de Jong's situation is reminiscent of Luis Figo's, who left Barça to join Real Madrid, causing great controversy. De Jong could face a similar dilemma, although current circumstances are different.
Figo arrived at a time when Real Madrid needed him. Nowadays, in contrast, the white club has an excess of midfielders. However, history tends to repeat itself. De Jong, with his talent and ambition, could be considered a new Figo in Spanish soccer.
If he decides to make the move and Madrid accepts him, it would open an exciting chapter in La Liga. For now, Frenkie's future at Barça remains uncertain, and his next move could settle the fate of his career.