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FC Barcelona is already quietly working on a strategic operation that could shape its future in midfield: the signing of Stije Resink, a young talent who is being compared to Frenkie de Jong.
The central midfielder from FC Groningen has become a priority for the Barcelona sports management, which seeks to get ahead of the competition and secure a promising signing at a reasonable cost.
FC Barcelona finds in Stije Resink the heir to Frenkie de Jong
At FC Barcelona, they believe that Stije Resink's profile fits perfectly into the club's style of play, especially due to his ability to organize from the back, drive the ball forward, and break lines.
His style inevitably reminds one of Frenkie de Jong, both in tactical awareness and in the ease with which he turns under pressure and progresses with the ball, qualities highly valued at Camp Nou.
The Catalan club has been monitoring his progress at Groningen for a while and believes that his potential for growth is remarkable, making him a very attractive future investment.
Furthermore, the possible departure or restructuring of the midfield requires FC Barcelona to plan ahead and find young players who can assume responsibilities in the medium term.

A 6 million euro release clause sparks interest
One of the factors that attract FC Barcelona the most is the €6 million release clause that Stije Resink will have from the summer of 2026 onwards.
This figure makes the operation a highly interesting market opportunity, as it would allow for the incorporation of an internationally promising player at a relatively low cost.
Nevertheless, the Barcelona club does not want to wait too long, aware that the player's performance could increase his value before that clause comes into effect.
The parallels with previous operations, where the club let emerging talent slip away due to lack of speed, influence current decision-making.
Benfica comes into play, complicating matters for FC Barcelona
Benfica's interest adds pressure on FC Barcelona, as another club with a great ability to develop young talent has also set its sights on Stije Resink.
The Portuguese club, known for its effectiveness in detecting and enhancing emerging footballers, might try to take the lead in the operation if it perceives any doubts on Barça's part.
This forces FC Barcelona to define its strategy as soon as possible, either by trying to secure the signing early or ensuring a preferential position for 2026.
The scenario is clear: whoever acts first will have an advantage in a race that is attracting growing interest in the European market.
Frenkie de Jong as the project's reference point
Within the FC Barcelona dressing room, the figure of Frenkie de Jong remains a reference, both for his quality and his role in the team's system.
The idea of bringing in a player like Stije Resink does not entail immediately replacing him but rather strengthening a key position with a complementary and future-oriented profile.
The club understands that having two players with similar characteristics can offer tactical variations and ensure continuity in the style of play.
The development of the young Dutchman will be closely monitored in the coming months as FC Barcelona evaluates the right time to launch a definitive offensive.
The operation is still in the initial phase, but in the offices, it is already seen as a market opportunity that cannot be missed.
In this situation, FC Barcelona once again demonstrates its commitment to young talent, aiming to replicate formulas that have yielded great results in the past.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El FC Barcelona quiere fichar al nuevo Frenkie de Jong por 6 millones
