Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona Future Remains in Doubt Amid Injury and Disagreements with Club
Frenkie de Jong’s injury woes have taken a new twist, with reports emerging that the Barcelona midfielder has disobeyed his club’s medical advice and refused surgery on his ankle. The Dutch international has not featured for the Blaugrana since April 21 and his prolonged absence has left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads.
According to Spanish outlet SPORT, de Jong has been advised by Barcelona’s medical team to undergo surgery on his ankle, but the 27-year-old has so far refused to go under the knife. This has raised concerns among the club’s hierarchy, who are desperate to get their star midfielder back on the pitch as soon as possible.
It’s claimed that de Jong believes surgery "does not guarantee anything" and is instead opting for his own rehabilitation programme. However, Barcelona will not play him until they are convinced he is fully fit, leaving his future at the Nou Camp hanging in the balance.
The Dutchman has been one of the top earners at Barcelona, raking in around £400,000 per week. With the club struggling to balance the books, there have been suggestions that de Jong could be sold in January to help alleviate their financial woes. Manchester United and Liverpool have both been linked with the midfielder in the past, and his prolonged absence could increase speculation about his future.
Head coach Hansi Flick had hoped to integrate de Jong back into his squad after the international break, but it seems that won’t be happening anytime soon. The midfielder’s contract runs until 2027, but his situation has become increasingly complicated.
For now, de Jong will continue to work away from the senior squad, and his return to competitive football remains uncertain. It’s a worrying development for both the player and the club, and only time will tell what the future holds for the talented midfielder.
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