How Frenkie de Jong is complicating FC Barcelona's plans

Although Barcelona is evaluating a sale that could prove decisive in developing the new project, Dutchman Frenkie de Jong continues to ignore the interest of Manchester United and remains firm in his idea of remaining linked to the Catalan club.

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FC Barcelona continues to be hampered by its serious financial problems. However, it has already taken steps to activate financial lifesavers, the club needs to bring in money through the sale of various players —de Jong being one. The moves will also be able to lighten its heavy wage bill.

One of the most sought-after transfers is that of Frenkie de Jong. The 25 year-old Dutchman is one of the few members of the first-team squad who could leave a lucrative profit in Barcelona, which is why the club has not hesitated to leave its sporting interests aside in order to expedite his departure.

De Jong stands firm

Although Manchester United have already shown their willingness to pull out the big bucks to recruit him, the operation is currently stalled. The reason: the player’s unwavering desire to remain linked to Barça. According to Sport, "De Jong is determined to stay with the Blaugrana”, and has conveyed this to both boards of directors.

If the midfielder remains firm in his idea, Barça will say goodbye to an important income and will see their plans for the current summer market further complicate. Moreover, the permanence of De Jong entails another problem, since, by contract, his salary must increase from the fourth season, which is about to begin.

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