In fiery statements made on Catalonia Radio, Barcelona legend and lionheart Carles Puyol launched a resounding attack against Barcelona’s management and coach Hansi Flick over a player he considers a burden on the team.
Puyol expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the player’s continued presence in the ranks of Barça despite his clear failure and significant decline in his performance.
In a harsh tone, Puyol described Dutch player Frenkie de Jong’s continued presence in the team as an “unprecedented administrative and sporting failure,” stressing that this situation will not go unnoticed and that Barcelona’s management must bear responsibility for this decision.
The Barcelona legend added that it is unacceptable for De Jong to remain in the team despite his poor performance and negative impact on the team’s collective efforts, especially considering he receives the highest salary at Barça despite the difficult financial situation the Catalan club is facing.
Puyol, who represents a symbol of the Catalan club, pointed out the need to make decisive decisions in line with Barcelona’s ambitions to return to its normal level. Puyol’s statements, which he made with complete candor, raise questions about De Jong’s future within the team and put Barcelona’s management in an awkward position, especially with expectations indicating the need to make radical changes within the team’s ranks.