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The Barcelona transfer market is facing a new update of market values with Gavi and Frenkie de Jong now valued at 25 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. The two midfielders had previously reached up to 90 million euros, so their combined value has dropped from 180 to 50 million euros.
Barcelona and Gavi's Decrease in Value
Gavi, a 22-year-old midfielder, has experienced the most significant drop in value due to an injury. The player had reached a valuation of 90 million euros after breaking into Barcelona's first team at 17 years old, becoming a full international, and winning the Kopa Trophy in 2022.
A ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, suffered with Spain in November 2023, halted his progression. Barcelona later confirmed that the injury also affected the lateral meniscus, keeping Gavi out of action for nearly a year.
His return did not lead to an immediate recovery of his previous valuation. The club notes that he played 42 matches in the 2024/25 season, but then faced physical issues that reduced his playing time in the following campaign.
Now, Gavi is valued at 25 million euros, a decrease of 65 million euros from his peak. His contract with Barcelona is valid until June 30, 2030.
Frenkie De Jong, Alejandro Balde, Roony bardghji, Gavi, Jules Kounde with value decline. -@Transfermarkt https://t.co/wRvucaY2x3
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Frenkie de Jong also Drops to 25 million
The case of Frenkie de Jong, a 29-year-old Dutch midfielder, follows a different path. He joined Barcelona in 2019 after the club negotiated his transfer from Ajax and reached a valuation of 90 million euros in several Transfermarkt updates.
The latest decrease now values him at 25 million euros as well, marking a reduction of 65 million euros from his peak. This decline comes after several seasons affected by injuries and increasing competition in the midfield.
De Jong ended the 2025/26 season with eight assists, as reported by Barcelona, but was sidelined again at the start of the current season due to a knee injury.
The Dutchman has recently partially returned to group training after being absent for 136 days. If his recovery continues, he is expected to return to competitive action by the end of October.
Alejandro Balde Maintains Another Valuation
The update also highlights the case of Alejandro Balde. The 22-year-old left-back maintains a value of 50 million euros, according to the latest available data from Transfermarkt, and is under contract with Barcelona until June 2028.
Therefore, Balde does not join Gavi and De Jong in the drop to 25 million euros. Moreover, his valuation remains higher than when he first started with the first team, as Transfermarkt had initially placed him at 4 million euros during his time with Barça Atlètic.
For Barcelona, the next significant update will depend on whether Gavi and Frenkie de Jong regain competitive form in the upcoming months. Their physical progress and involvement under Hansi Flick will determine Transfermarkt's future valuations, while Alejandro Balde starts from a value of 50 million euros.
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