Frenkie de Jong will look at the future of Barcelona in relation to the presidential race

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is expected to consider his own future at the club after the latest chapter in his feud with president Joan Laporta, the report said.

De Jong has been out due to an ankle injury since April and so far he has refused Barcelona’s pressure to undergo surgery to speed up his return, despite being warned by the management that he must show that he is available to manager Hansi Flick if he refuses to go under the knife. .

This is the latest in a long line of incidents involving De Jong and the Barcelona leadership. The midfielder has long rejected his team’s attempts to sell him and even went public and clashed with the decision makers when his salary was leaked to the media.

In accordance with SPORTSDe Jong’s frustration with those driving the guns at Camp Nou is no secret and he is determined to assess his future at the end of the season.

The 27-year-old is now in the final two years of his contract and understands the position of power that comes with it. He will not allow Barcelona to pressure him or decide his next move, knowing full well that he could leave for free in 2026.

A cut-price transfer could be an option for De Jong, who is likely to have a long list of suitors.

Bayern Munich have been linked with De Jong in the past, but much of the speculation is about Manchester United and a possible meeting with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, who admitted earlier this year that he was unable to deliver the tactical style that made him successful. famous for Old Trafford without De Jong.

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