FC Barcelona Studies Signing Frenkie De Jong Replacement
FC Barcelona is believed to be studying the potential signing of a replacement for injured midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
FC Barcelona is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing a replacement for the injured midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is expected to be sidelined for three to six months due to a torn MCL. With De Jong's absence, manager Hansi Flick faces a shortage of defensive options, prompting the club's Sporting Director Deco and President Joan Laporta to consider market moves before the season commences.
Girona's Azzedine Ounahi has emerged as a top candidate, with a release clause of $28.8 million (€25 million), while Ajax also expresses interest in the 26-year-old. Ounahi, who impressed last season and at the World Cup, offers versatility in attacking midfield or on the wing, but is not a direct defensive replacement for De Jong.
If Barcelona decides to make a move for Ounahi, they would need to incorporate other players like Gavi or Bernal to provide defensive control, as Barcelona aims for a La Liga "threepeat" and the Champions League title.
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