Posted on November 11, 2021 at 10:30 am by AM
Claimed by Ronald Koeman, Luuk de Jong is one of the big losers of the Dutchman's departure. But it is Xavi who will have the last word in this matter.
At the very end of the transfer window, FC Barcelona was forced to separate from Antoine Griezmann in order to reduce his payroll. A departure which Ronald Koeman could not oppose given the economic situation of the club, but in return, he had demanded the arrival of another striker in order to compensate for the departure of < strong> Griezmann . With this in mind, Barça obtained the loan of Luuk de Jong from Sevilla FC . A player much appreciated by Ronald Koeman who had called for him several times to his management. But with the arrival of Xavi, the situation has changed.
At the start, Luuk de Jong could reverse the trend
Indeed, according to information from SPORT, the profile of Luuk de Jong does not really match that of the attacker that Xavi will rely on. Already not very decisive under the orders of Ronald Koeman , the Dutch striker would therefore be on the start since FC Barcelona would seek a solution to part with it this winter. However, the Catalan media specifies that Luuk de Jong , who is neither injured nor summoned with his selection, could take advantage of the international truce to distinguish himself from Xavi during the next training sessions. The long absence of Sergio Agüero could also benefit him. But it is Xavi who will decide.