Barcelona waits for offers for De Jong

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Frenkie De Jong is once again in the headlines of FC Barcelona as he sees his chances of leaving Camp Nou diminish in the January 2027 market. The Dutch midfielder, aged 29, is no longer a priority for Manchester United and Chelsea, according to TEAMtalk, while Hansi Flick is considering using him as a central defender due to the competition in the Blaugrana midfield.

The player, whose contract runs until June 2029, is in the final stages of recovering from a knee injury. His intention is to stay in Barcelona, but he will need to regain his physical condition and compete for a position that is no longer guaranteed.

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Manchester United and Chelsea move away from Frenkie De Jong

The future of Frenkie De Jong has taken a turn in recent weeks. According to TEAMtalk, both Manchester United and Chelsea have reduced their interest in signing the Dutchman during the upcoming winter market.

The main concern of both clubs is related to his physical condition. De Jong suffered a tear of the medial collateral ligament of his right knee during the 2026 World Cup and has not yet played an official match this season. Manchester United is back in for Frenkie de Jong.

This situation complicates any potential negotiation. The two English teams prefer to explore other alternatives before taking on the financial and sporting risks of signing a player who has been out of competition for several months.

In any case, there is also no decision from the player to leave Barça. His renewal, signed on October 15, 2025, extended his contract until 2029, so a departure in January would require the consent of all parties involved.

Hansi Flick tests Frenkie De Jong as a central defender

De Jong's problems are not limited to the transfer market. Hansi Flick currently has numerous players available to fill midfield positions, making De Jong's immediate return to the starting lineup challenging.

The presence of Pedri, Rodri, Gavi, Marc Bernal, Fermín López, and Dani Olmo increases the competition. The Dutchman will need to regain his competitive rhythm after an injury that has kept him out of official matches since last summer.

In light of this, Flick is experimenting with an alternative. As reported by Cadena SER, the German coach has been trying De Jong out as a central defender during the team's recent training sessions.

The option is not entirely new to the player, as he previously played in that position during his time at Ajax. His ability to start plays from deeper positions could provide an additional solution to the Blaugrana defense.

However, it remains undecided whether this is a temporary adaptation or a change that will continue throughout the season.

FC Barcelona hopes to regain De Jong for LaLiga

The player's priority remains returning to action. On October 6, he partially rejoined team training after 136 days without normal training alongside his teammates.

The coaching staff is considering his possible return for the match against Real Betis, with the player targeting the Clásico on October 25 as one of his goals to regain full fitness.

De Jong still needs to prove that he can compete for a starting position in a team that has found alternatives during his absence. Furthermore, a new position would mean a change from his usual role in midfield.

The coming weeks will determine Frenkie De Jong's role in the team. If he recovers his physical condition, Flick will need to decide whether to use him as a midfielder or a central defender before FC Barcelona considers any potential moves in the January market.

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