Barcelona fear star midfielder will leave the club on a free transfer in 2026Frenkie de Jong’s struggles at Barcelona have made him a liability, with his high salary and limited output on the pitch. Despite Barcelona’s attempts to renew his contract with a lower salary, talks have stalled due to de Jong’s fractured relationship with the board. The club fears he may remain until his contract expires in 2026 and leave as a free agent, causing significant financial damage. Barcelona’s hopes of signing Jamal Musiala next summer depend on de Jong’s departure.
