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Zapping World Eleven The schedule of the blues for the 2022 World Cup
Even if Joan Laporta would think of recruiting Bernardo Silva even if Frenkie de Jong stays at Barça, the departure of the Dutch midfielder is still relevant for this summer.
According Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea are still in pole position to recruit de Jong and would wait for a “yes” from him, to start the process to obtain his signature. Nicolo Schira is less cautious, assuring that the Blues have offered him a contract until 2027 with an option to extend for one season. But as for Manchester United, the decision will come first and foremost to the player even if Barça dreams of completing its sale to fill its coffers.
#Chelsea are pushing to try to sign Frankie #DeJong: #Blues leading the race for the dutch midfielder. Offered a contract until 2027 with option for 2028. Talks in progress with #Barca to try to reach an agreement. #transfers #FCB #CFC https://t.co/xf2v5FQd14
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 7, 2022
“Barcelona is a commercial monstrosity”
Frankie de JongPhoto credit – Icon Sport
If the outcome of the soap opera around the future of Frenkie de Jong is still uncertain, all this speculation has annoyed the former Dutch goalkeeper, Ronald Waterreus, who has harshly criticized Barça.
“I can no longer listen to the slogan ‘Més Que Un Club’ (more than a club). Barcelona is a commercial monstrosity, in my eyes it symbolizes everything that makes modern football so ugly,” said Ronald Waterreus, to the Algemeen Dagbladbefore continuing: “The way they are now blackmailing Frenkie is a shocking example of this. I hope he keeps his balance and stays, unless they manhandle him more and destroy his own chances. to participate in the World Cup”.
Whether Frenkie de Jong stays in Catalonia or signs for Chelsea, Barca would have lost an admirer.
to summarize
With Chelsea set to press ahead with signing Frenkie de Jong, Barca have come under fire for their handling of the Dutch midfielder. “I can’t listen to the slogan ‘Més Que Un Club’ (more than a club) anymore. Barcelona is a commercial monstrosity, in my eyes it symbolizes everything that makes modern football so ugly,” Ronald Waterreus told AFP. ‘Algemeen Dagblad.
