Barcelona's relationship with the representatives of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is "practically broken," according to recent reports.
As per Achraf Ben Ayad (via Barca Universal), the equation between the two parties is worse than ever. Earlier reports had suggested that the Blaugrana were getting "impatient" with de Jong's agent, Ali Dursun, because he missed scheduled meetings.
The update on the relationship between de Jong's agent and Barcelona is the latest complication in the transfer saga surrounding the midfielder.
He has been linked with a move to Manchester United since the start of the ongoing transfer window.
The Red Devils even submitted a bid of €65 million plus €22 million in add-ons. However, the Catalans reportedly want €75 million in fixed payments and only €12 million in add-ons. There are also complications with respect to the money Barcelona owe de Jong.
Marca reported earlier this week that the Dutchman reduced his wages from €14 million to €3 million and €9 million for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons respectively. De Jong is reported to have done so to help the club deal with their well-documented poor financial situation.
He is still owed €16 million in wages alone, which the Blaugrana were to pay him over the remaining four years of his contract. This is said to be the reason why Barcelona want to sell de Jong.
However, club president Joan Laporta recently stated that the club don't want to sell de Jong (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano). He added that the midfielder wanted to stay at the club but acknowledged that the Catalans had a wage issue that needed to be resolved.
Frenkie de Jong has endured a mixed spell at Barcelona
De Jong arrived at the Nou Camp from AFC Ajax in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee worth around €75 million. The move undoubtedly excited Barcelona fans given the midfielder's exploits for the Dutch club.
However, he has struggled to consistently excel for the Blaugrana, with the club's issues on and off the pitch certainly not helping his case. De Jong has displayed flashes of his brilliance but has largely endured a mixed spell since arriving in Spain.
Overall, the Dutchman has made 138 appearances for the club, scoring 13 goals and laying out 17 assists. He has won only one major trophy since arriving at the Camp Nou, lifting the Copa del Rey during the 2020-21 season.
neebdemsuz
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We are tired of FC Brokecelona and their financial crises
Billnardthandiwe
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I am seen laporta to be a sweet talker. is worsening things in our team instead of putting the team in a good shape.
Young_Gunz
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plz xavi
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makes sense but I'd rather go with Pedri upfront in place of Kessie. we've already seen how dangerous he's in the box and accuracy with shooting therefore adding to the attack. besides, Kessie is more of a DM brought to replace Sergio. sure he can hold just fine and cover for our slow busquest .. line up good though
rezruz
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Laporta stealing from Frenkie to buy new players
LKD
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This sh** is becoming too much 🙄 He should just go 💯 Pay him up then sell him 🤷
Vitcdelsuy
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New Barcelona 2023
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Na who be this mumu?
Nubabdlpz
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Waka
pedilmpruz
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you cannot trust barca. see how they handle their prime players. suarez
Honboza
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New Barcelona 2023
fourthorty430
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It's alright
Sexymore147
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plz xavi
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this makes alot of sense
AmNelson7
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👉 According to whom? Rumors, speculations, Xavi, de Jong or according to Laporta? It doesn't really matter as far as De Jong is willing to stay.
BalogunGoriolaMido
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Barca bought him for 75m and want too sell him 82m despite him flop
Seems you are learning stupid? Do you know what flop means. All Chelsea's midfield are not close to his stats last season
-death
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dejong will definitely come to man u
Have you played dream league 🙂
youtubebarcafamilytv
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Barca bought him for 75m and want too sell him 82m despite him flop
do you even know the meaning of flop ? 🤦🤦🤦
fiwcikpuyz
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plz xavi
RizaRiza
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Fucking broke of a club 🤣
Kbpo
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What’s flop did he flop
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Key passes from forward..a midfielder s role is to pass the ball, forward is to finish and assist
Mikeoye31
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Barca bought him for 75m and want too sell him 82m despite him flop
What’s flop did he flop
efekelly50
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dejong will definitely come to man u
BenChillwell
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Barca bought him for 75m and want too sell him 82m despite him flop
Mabel43
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Wtf, I know Manchester United must be behind this😬😳
Forca_Barca1002
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Let’s celebrate these legends❤️🎉⚽️Gods of football🔥We are happy to witness these rivalry and greatness❤️