Barcelona seek midfield replacements as Frenkie de Jong faces months‑long layoff

Barcelona confirmed that captain Frenkie de Jong has suffered a medial collateral ligament tear and will be out for four to five months after opting for conservative treatment. The club, already under financial pressure, began scouting alternatives, with Girona midfielder Azzedine Ounahi emerging as a realistic, more affordable option compared with high‑profile targets such as Rodri.

In the virtual realm, EA Sports released a Frenkie de Jong special SBC in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team. The challenge requires building multiple 90‑rated squads featuring Barcelona, the Netherlands, and La Liga players, with an estimated cost of around 45,000‑55,000 in‑game coins per squad, and the card will be available for two weeks.