Barcelona awaits Frenkie de Jong's response regarding a difficult decision!

Frenkie de Jong took the 2026 World Cup with the Dutch national team in North America until they left the tournament after losing on penalties with the Dutch national team.

• read more: FC Barcelona: injury confirmed, Frenkie de Jong responds

Several top European clubs are already showing interest in the English defender, with Everton, Liverpool, and Inter Milan all mentioned as potential suitors. What makes the player particularly appealing is his tactical versatility—he is equally adept at playing on either flank, performing just as confidently at right-back as he does on the left side of the defense.

According to a report from Sport, Barcelona are already preparing for the worst-case scenario regarding the player's injury. Should medical tests confirm the severity of the issue, the club's plan is to officially register him on the long-term injury list—a move that would free up valuable space within the first-team salary cap. However, such a step cannot be taken unilaterally; it requires the player's own consent to go through.

Meanwhile, there is a growing sense of frustration within the Catalan camp over how the entire situation has been handled—particularly regarding the roles played by both the Dutch national team and the player himself. Barcelona are now eager to bring the matter to a definitive close before the week is out, putting an end to the uncertainty once and for all.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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