Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong “needs to be managed” according to head coach Hansi Flick. The 27-year-old, who returned from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for six months in October, has had to settle for limited minutes this campaign.

In recent months, Barcelona sporting director Deco has been working on the contract renewals of several first team players. Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Araujo are all in discussions, while Frenkie de

A unique figure at the club, Frenkie de Jong aims to play regularly again for Barcelona upon full recovery from injury, but the Netherlands star’s future remains hazy.

Barcelona has reportedly withdrawn a renewal offer made last year, further intensifying doubts about De Jong's continuity.

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong could be offered a shock route out of the club in 2025.De Jong has finally worked his way back to full fitness, after a miserable series of injury setbacks in the