Barcelona Reject Bayern Munich Loan Move for Embattled Midfielder Frenkie De Jong

Barcelona Reject Bayern Munich Loan Move for Embattled Midfielder Frenkie De Jong

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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  • Barcelona have ruled out advances from Bayern Munich to sign Frenkie de Jong on loan before the transfer window shuts down
  • The Blaugrana are eager to offload the former Ajax midfielder as they seek to get rid of his massive wages from their payroll
  • But the Dutchman does not plan on leaving Barcelona as he feels settled at the club and the city and wishes to succeed at Camp Nou

Spanish side FC Barcelona are not interested in loaning out Frenkie de Jong to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

The German champions targeted a possible loan move for the Dutchman in a similar move to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the Allianz Arena outfit a few years ago.

Frenkie De Jong, Barcelona, Bayern Munich
It looks increasingly likely that the Dutchman will be staying with the Blaugrana. Credit: @ghanaballers
Source: Twitter

But Marca reports that Barca are determined to sell De Jong, having practically reached an agreement with Manchester United.

However, the 25-year-old central midfielder failed to agree on terms with the Red Devils.

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De Jong has been an outcast recently from the La Liga side as Barcelona are eager to get rid of the wages to help the financially strapped side raise funds.

The former Ajax star is still adamant about leaving the Camp Nou this summer and is determined to succeed at Barcelona despite the La Liga club’s wish of selling him to raise funds to buy new players.

Bayern Munich Set to Hijack Deal for Barcelona Outcast Frenkie De Jong

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported that Frenkie de Jong could end up playing in the German Bundesliga this season as Bayern Munich are now interested in signing the Dutch midfielder from Barcelona.

According to Barca Universal, Bayern Munich are now considering signing the €85 million worth Barcelona star on loan in a deal similar to the one they had with Phillipe Coutinho in 2019.

Former Real Madrid midfielder blasts Barcelona over the treatment of Frenkie De Jong

Earlier, Sports Brief reported former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has criticised FC Barcelona over the way they are handling their midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The Camp Nou outfit have faced a lot of backlash in recent weeks, especially for their treatment of the Dutch player.

The Spanish giants are doing their best to force the 25-year-old out of the club this summer in order to get the Dutchman's massive salary off their books.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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