FC Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong to meet to discuss a solution to his situation

FC Barcelona, as Xavi Hernández acknowledged in the press conference after the Las Vegas clasico, is optimistic about the registration of all its signings so far, and those yet to come. The Spanish club, however, is well aware that it needs to resolve the departure of Frenkie de Jong soon.

So far, Coutinho, Trincao, Rey Manaj, Wagué and Clément Lenglet have left, in addition to Dani Alves, Adama Traoré and Luuk de Jong, whose contract with the club expired on June 30.

Frenkie de Jong's departure is without a doubt imperative for Barça to free up their wage bill. The Dutch midfielder has several suitors, especially in the Premier League, willing to pay a high transfer fee, which additionally would spare FC Barcelona from paying one of the highest salaries in their squad. Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race for his signature.

Xavi has made it very clear, in the first two games of the American tour, that it will be difficult for de Jong to play in the midfield. Frenkie was used as a substitute in both matches and, when he did enter the field, played as a central defender. Although the coach refuses to comment, it is clear that the former Ajax player is no longer a key part of his project.

In the coming hours, Barça plan to hold a meeting with De Jong to sort out his situation. It is clear to both that the status quo must change, as the club will not be able to afford his high salary and register the new signings at the same time. Barça's office need to sort this out in order to compy with financial fair play regulations.

Time is pressing and the official start of the 2022/23 season draws closer, with less than three weeks to go before Xavi's team begins their quest for the La Liga Santander title. The club must resolve its financial situation before then to avoid any unpleasant scenarios.