Barcelona cannot guarantee de Jong a place in the squad and are open to selling the player

Barcelona has clarified its stance on Frenkie de Jong, signaling a potential sale of the midfielder in 2025.

Details: Once an undisputed starter, de Jong now faces increased competition with the emergence of Marc Casadó (and Marc Bernal). The club reportedly cannot guarantee him a starting spot, even if he returns to full fitness in the coming weeks.

According to Relevo, Barcelona will not remain idle if de Jong refuses to agree to a new contract. They are aware that his market value will drop significantly next summer, with his current deal set to expire in 2026. As a result, the club is open to a transfer in January if the Dutch midfielder does not extend his contract.

This appears to be a pivotal moment for de Jong's future at Barça, especially if the club can secure a substantial fee next summer. However, the player’s willingness to leave may complicate matters, as he has shown no desire to depart despite not responding to the club’s contract proposal.

Reminder: De Jong has been with Barcelona since 2019 but has missed significant playing time due to injuries. This season, he has appeared in seven matches without registering any goal contributions.

Notably, Barcelona's sporting director Deco recently announced that the club is close to extending the contract of central midfielder Pedri.