Barcelona Receives Boost As Star Midfielder Frenkie De Jong Recovers From Injury Ahead of Celta Vigo Clash

• Barcelona has been greeted by some good news on the injury front, as Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has returned to training
• The 25-year-old midfielder had picked up an injury while on national team duty with the Netherlands last month
• De Jong could be fit in time for Barcelona’s next game against Celta Vigo after missing the Catalans last two fixtures

Barcelona has welcomed with great cheer the return of Frenkie de Jong, following the Dutch midfielder’s two weeks injury layoff.

De Jong picked up a muscle strain while on international duty with the Netherlands, missing out on last weekend’s trip to Real Mallorca and the loss in Inter Milan.

According to Football Espana, the 25-year-old midfielder is expected to be available for Barcelona’s next match against Celta Vigo at the weekend, after returning to full training.

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The return of de Jong is a huge morale booster for Barcelona, after the Catalans shockingly lost to Serie A giants Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Barcelona will return to action again when they take on Celta Vigo next in La Liga, before squaring up against Inter Milan again in the UEFA Champions League next week.

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Meanwhile, English Premier League giants, Manchester United could be handed an unexpected boost in the pursuit of primary target Frenkie de Jong, The People Person reports.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Ruben Neves from Wolves could see Frenkie de Jong drop down the pecking order at the Catalan club, which will force him to seek a move away from Camp Nou.

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Manchester United has been heavily linked with de Jong, as Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag is a keen admirer of the 25-year-old midfielder.

Barcelona trying to rip up Frenkie De Jong’s contract

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona are threatening to take legal action against Dutch midfielder, Frenkie de Jong over alleged criminality with his new deal signed with the club in 2020.

The Catalan giants are looking for all means to offload the Dutch midfielder this summer or find a means for him to reduce his salary package, to ease the club’s financial pressure.

Barcelona has reportedly told Frenkie de Jong that they want to rip up his current contract and revert back to the original terms he signed in 2019.