De Jong has yet to respond to Barcelona on new contract. Club prepares for his refusal

Catalan club Barcelona, despite recent statements, has still not received a clear response from Frenkie de Jong regarding the extension or non-extension of his contract. Therefore, the club is prepared for all scenarios.

Details: According to Diario Sport, an operation dubbed “Successor” is beginning at Camp Nou for de Jong, if he doesn't end up signing a new contract with Barcelona. The club's management is starting to search for a new midfielder on the transfer market, while the team's head coach Hansi Flick believes it is unnecessary, knowing that Marc Casado, Gavi, and Marc Bernal are ready to succeed de Jong in the long term.

Reminder: Previously, the Catalan club expressed concern about the Dutchman's salary, as it is excessively high and in the current club conditions, it is disadvantageous, so negotiations were expected to reduce it.