Barcelona President Insists Frenkie de Jong Won't Be Sold This Summer

Strategic Insights -

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reiterated the club's intention to keep Frenkie de Jong on board this summer, contradicting earlier reports suggesting a potential transfer to Manchester United. Laporta expressed confidence that the talented midfielder, who is under contract until 2026, wants to stay with the team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Barcelona have no intention of selling Frenkie de Jong this summer.
  • Laporta believes De Jong is happy with the team and wants to stay.
  • De Jong is under contract with Barca until 2026.
  • Barca paid €75m for De Jong in 2019 with additional €11m in potential add-ons.
  • United are trying to bolster their midfield after the departures of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.
  • Barca are operating within a LaLiga salary limit of £144m.
  • The club face stern competition to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha from Leeds United.
  • Barca have a good rapport with Ousmane Dembele and are open to extending his contract despite the player's contract expiration last month.

Statistics:

  • Barca's debt still stands at around £1 billion.
  • The club hope to raise up to £200m for transfers by selling 15% of their domestic television rights.
  • Barca have agreed a deal for Sixth Street to buy 10% of their domestic TV rights for £207.5m.

Sources:

  • ESPN: Man Utd agree initial £65m fee for De Jong
  • ESPN: Barca face competition for Raphinha
  • ESPN: Barca hope to sell 15% of TV rights to raise £200m for transfers
  • LaLiga salary limit rules for the 2022 - 2023 season.