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Part of situation: Frenkie de Jong injury recovery and transfer uncertainty (29 clusters)

Frenkie de Jong nears Barcelona return amid uncertain future

Frenkie de Jong FC Barcelona injury recovery midfield competition transfer rumors

Frenkie de Jong is entering the final stages of conservative treatment for a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury sustained during the World Cup. He is expected to begin working with his teammates following the international break, with a potential return to competitive action in late October.

Despite his imminent return, De Jong's future at FC Barcelona remains uncertain. Reports suggest the club's sporting direction may view him as surplus to long-term requirements, potentially seeking a transfer in the summer of 2027. De Jong faces significant competition for midfield roles under manager Hansi Flick, competing against players such as Rodri, Marc Bernal, Fermín López, Dani Olmo, and Gavi.

De Jong is currently under contract with the club until June 2029. His ability to reclaim a starting position will depend on his ability to reach the necessary competitive rhythm required by the current squad.

Entities

FC Barcelona · Frenkie de Jong · Hansi Flick · Marc Bernal · Rodri

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Sources

La decisió més difícil de Flick amb un dels millors del Barça, a qui podria sacrificar al mercat [www.elnacional.cat]
Taki jest plan Barcelony. Wtedy pomocnik ma wrócić po kontuzji [sportowefakty.wp.pl]
Frenkie de Jong keert op deze dag terug bij FC Barcelona [www.voetbalzone.nl]
Un plan para Frenkie de Jong [www.mundodeportivo.com]
Frenkie de Jong prepara su regreso al Barcelona, pero su futuro ya está decidido [www.todomercadoweb.es]
'Pijnlijk signaal voor Frenkie: rentree nadert, maar Barça heeft geen plek' [www.voetbalprimeur.nl]