FC Barcelona is again in the center of controversy after the surprising statements of the Dutch midfielderFrenkie de Jong, who, according to sources close to the club, has openly requested the new coachHansi-Dieter FlickThe sale of a player from the current squad to Chelsea to leave space upon the arrival of the ArgentineEnzo Fernández.
The news has caused aAuthentic earthquake in social networks, where thousands of fans discuss intensely about the attitude of the player and the consequences that this could lead to both sports and institutional level.
A requirement that bothers costumes
According to the information filtered by Spanish sports media, Frenkie de Jong would have directly suggested that Barcelona should sell to a player of the same sector in the midfield – whose name has not yet been officially revealed – to open the way to the signing of Enzo Fernández, current star of Chelsea and world champion with Argentina in Qatar 2022.
What seemed to be just an internal recommendation ended up making himself public, generating tensions with both the coaching staff and some of his own teammates.
Joan Laporta’s reaction: eleven words that say a lot
The president of FC Barcelona,Joan LaportaIt soon react. In a brief but sharp declaration ofeleven words, the president said:
“No one is above the shield, neither inside nor outside.”
The phrase, shared by the official channels of the club, made it clear that Jong’s behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of its importance in the squad.
Immediate sanction for the Dutch
After an emergency meeting between the directive, the coaching staff and the legal department of the club, it was decided to impose Frenkie de Jong aThree -month prohibition to make public statements, either in press conferences, interviews or social networks.
Barça argued that this measure seeks to “preserve institutional stability and respect within the locker room.”
Is an exit coming?
This incident could be the beginning of the end of Jong’s Frenkie stage in FC Barcelona. Although its contract is still valid, current tensions could facilitate eventual sale in the next market if internal relations are not repaired soon.
Meanwhile, the name ofEnzo FernándezIt begins to sound strongly in the halls of the Camp Nou … but with a price that will not only be economical, but also political.
