Barcelona is anxious about the future of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is ignoring renewal offers and could leave for free. Meanwhile, Vitor Roque’s agent has denied any transfer talks with Portuguese clubs, easing some concerns about the young forward’s potential move.
Agent of Barcelona Player Denies Transfer Talks with Portuguese Club
Although Vitor Roque’s future at Barca seems unclear, his agent, Andre Cury, has dismissed rumors about the Brazilian forward moving to Portuguese club Sporting CP.
Despite recent speculation, Cury has confirmed that there have been no talks between Barcelona and Sporting about Roque’s potential move. This effectively rules out Sporting as a possible destination for the young talent.
Roque has been among the players most likely to leave Barcelona before the summer transfer window ends.
The Brazilian striker, who joined Barcelona in January from Athletico Paranaense for €30 million, has not been registered with La Liga and seems out of head coach Hansi Flick’s plans.
Flick has chosen to rely on another rising talent, Pau Victor, which has left Roque on the outskirts of the squad.
Barcelona are prepared to sell Roque
In light of this situation, Barcelona has permitted Roque’s agent to seek opportunities with other clubs. The Catalan side hopes to recover at least the €30 million they spent on the forward earlier this year.
English clubs have already shown interest, with Everton and Bournemouth among those monitoring Roque’s situation.
Despite the excitement, Sporting is not a contender, as Cury confirmed in a recent interview. “There are no discussions between the clubs,” Cury stated, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Recent reports from Portugal have clarified that Sporting’s main focus for strengthening its attack is not Roque but Fotis Ioannidis, the Greek striker currently with Panathinaikos.
Amidst the transfer rumors, it’s important to note that Roque has fully recovered from the illness that kept him out of the Trofeu Joan Gamper match and has returned to training with his Barcelona teammates.
Despite his return, Roque’s immediate future with the first team is still uncertain. Since he is not registered with La Liga, he is unlikely to be included in the squad for Barcelona’s league opener against Valencia.
Barcelona worry that their key midfielder might leave for free because he’s ignoring renewal offers
Right now, Frenkie de Jong is a burden for FC Barcelona. Although undeniably talented, his recent injury has been more severe than expected and is quite puzzling.
Currently, Frenkie de Jong is a liability for FC Barcelona. Despite his evident skill, his recent injury has proven more severe than anticipated and remains perplexing.
However, there is still no expected return date, and the administration is seriously concerned about his injury.
Concerning contract
While Joan Laporta and the team are concerned about De Jong’s fitness, AS reports that his contract situation is causing similar anxiety.
The 27-year-old’s contract with Barcelona expires in 2026, meaning he is now in the final two years of his agreement with the club.
He is currently the highest-paid player at the club, earning €35 million per season. Deco and his team are working hard to negotiate a renewal with lower wages to help manage the club’s challenging financial situation.
All negotiations between De Jong and the club have reached a standstill.
The player needs to be more responsive to the offers on the table, and there is growing concern in Catalonia that he might be considering leaving as a free agent when his contract expires.
De Jong is one of Barcelona’s most valuable assets from a transfer perspective, and the Blaugrana view him as a strong candidate to be sold for a significant sum.
If he chooses to let his contract run out, it would be a significant setback for Barcelona, which has invested heavily in his acquisition and development.
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