Mercato | Mercato – PSG: A huge blow to FC Barcelona… thanks to Xavi?

Posted on November 7, 2021 at 12:45 am by BC

While PSG would not have forgotten Frenkie De Jong, the replacement of Ronald Koeman by Xavi could offer a window of opportunity for the club in the capital.

Announced close to PSG in 2019, Frenkie de Jong finally took the path of FC Barcelona after revealing himself at Ajax Amsterdam . Considered one of the Blaugrana’s great talents, the Netherlands international has nevertheless struggled since the start of the season and is not escaping criticism in Spain. Frenkie De Jong could nevertheless count on the support of Ronald Koeman , his former coach for the Oranjes, but the arrival of Xavi could now be a game-changer…

De Jong will have to prove himself with Xavi

As El Nacional explains, Frenkie de Jong could lose his untouchable status in FC Barcelona . The 24-year-old midfielder had been one of Ronald Koeman 's proteges since the latter joined the Blaugrana and his departure seemed unthinkable as long as the Dutchman was sitting on the sidelines. With Xavi , the situation could now change. According to the Catalan media, Frenkie de Jong will have to improve his level of play to hope to keep his place in the midfield. Otherwise, Xavi should not hesitate to bet on the young shoots of FC Barcelona , like Pedri and Gavi , enough to open the door to a possible transfer of Frenkie de Jong in the coming months.

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