Barcelona would be willing to offload star midfielder for an offer worth €20 million – report | OneFootball

According to a recent report from SPORT, Barcelona would reportedly be open to accepting an offer of €20 million for Frenkie de Jong.

This revelation highlights the uncertainty surrounding the Dutch midfielder’s future at the club. De Jong, once considered a cornerstone of Barcelona’s midfield, has seen his role diminish under manager Hansi Flick.

He has lost his starting position and, to make matters worse, sections of the club’s fanbase have begun to express their dissatisfaction by booing him.

Barcelona have done their best

Barcelona initially attempted to resolve De Jong’s situation by offering him a contract renewal. Deco viewed him as a crucial part of the team’s plans before he suffered a significant ankle sprain in April.

However, the renewal proposal eventually expired, and the club now believes that negotiations would need to start afresh.

Barcelona are ready to part ways with Frenkie de Jong. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The current priority for Barcelona is to avoid a scenario where De Jong enters the final year of his contract, which ends in 2026, without signing an extension. Given the complexities involved, the club is prepared to put him on the transfer market.

Barcelona have now given up

In fact, Barcelona are reportedly willing to consider not only a low transfer fee but even a free transfer to resolve the situation. In that regard, the club would be content with a €20 million offer for the Dutchman.

A major obstacle in De Jong’s case is his high cost to the club. While his exact salary remains undisclosed, his gross annual expense to Barcelona is estimated at €35 million, a significant financial burden that has persisted for years.

This high cost, combined with stiff competition in the midfield, has relegated De Jong to a secondary role in the squad, reducing his importance compared to previous seasons.

Barcelona are now actively exploring solutions to address De Jong’s situation, as his diminished role and financial implications make his future at the club increasingly uncertain.