3 hours Ago By Vishal Bhawani
The saga of Frenkie De Jong and Barcelona takes a twist as the club looks to free up space for a potential Haaland move. Barcelona fans, hold your breath! Frenkie de Jong, once the jewel in the Catalan crown, may be nearing the end of his journey at Camp Nou. In a surprising development, the club is reportedly working on a plan to offload their highest-paid player by the summer of 2025.
The Dutch midfielder, who has been a hot topic of transfer speculation for years, could finally be ready to say goodbye. MORE: All the latest soccer news | Barcelona news Barcelona to use De Jong as a trade off for Erling Haaland? De Jong has always been clear about his desire to stay at Barcelona. Even amidst heavy interest from Manchester United, he’s stood firm in his commitment to the club.
But things seem to be changing. According to sources (via Football Insider ), De Jong may now be willing to consider an exit, especially with young talents like Marc Bernal and Pablo Torre stepping up in his absence. It's not just his position at risk — Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay him €18 million ($20.
1m) in owed wages just to help ease his departure. Talk about a golden handshake! https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1839950675633156263 The Catalans have their eyes set on bigger fish, namely Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
With De Jong's exit, the wage bill would open up space for a "marquee signing." Can you imagine Haaland in a Barcelona shirt? It’s the kind of dream that makes even the most loyal De Jong fans wonder if this move is worth it. What’s next for Frenkie De Jong? De Jong has been out of action since April due to an ankle injury, but he’s finally close to making his return.
Manager Hansi Flick was optimistic in a recent press conference: “Frenkie is close to returning. We will see what happens next week.” The timing couldn't be more intriguing.
Will De Jong's comeback help him regain his place in the squad? Or will this be the farewell tour for the Dutchman? Barcelona have been flying high in his absence, winning their first seven games of the season. As the team heads into their clash with Osasuna, the midfield seems stronger than ever — without their top earner. Could De Jong’s departure be the sacrifice needed for even greater success?.
