Barcelona makes a firm decision on Frenkie de Jong: Midfielder sidelined for a long term

The Catalan Barcelona club is facing a major blow ahead of the new season. The team's Dutch star Frenkie de Jong will be out of action for a long time due to a knee injury. This situation is forcing the club's management to take drastic measures, not only from a sporting perspective but also to address financial issues. This was reported by Goal.com reports .

According to information from the sports publication, the player's injury may turn out to be much more serious than expected. The club's medical staff conducted a full examination after the player returned from vacation, and the initial diagnosis is not encouraging. If the severity of the injury is confirmed, de Jong will be unable to help the team for at least four months.

Financial solution and de Jong's consent

The complexity of the situation is that Barcelona management plans to use this situation to free up space in the club's salary cap. According to the Spanish Football Federation rules, if a player is sidelined for a long term, certain concessions are granted to register another player in their place. However, Frenkie de Jong's direct consent is required to carry out this process.

Sources within the club state that there is dissatisfaction among the management and coaching staff regarding the actions of the Netherlands national team. It is reported that the player pushed himself beyond his limits while with the national team, further aggravating his injury. Now, the Catalans aim to resolve this issue definitively by the end of this week.

During his vacation, Frenkie de Jong visited the club's sports base and underwent in-depth medical examinations. The results show that it is unlikely the midfielder will return to the pitch before December. If this timeline is officially confirmed, Barcelona will place him on the long-term injury list.

If this decision is made, the club will have additional opportunities to register new transfers. This is especially important for the Catalan club, which is struggling with Financial Fair Play rules. Currently, all attention is focused on the player's final decision, as it is impossible to complete this legal process without his consent.