Barcelona managed to beat their guests, Valencia, by seven goals to one in the match that took place yesterday evening, Sunday, during the 21st round of the Spanish League.
All of this was thanks to Hansi Flick, who assembled a very balanced team and ensured that all the players participated. Every time a player steps onto the field and wears the Barcelona shirt, it is evident that he is giving his best. This is one of the keys to success.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, when it seemed that Frenkie de Jong was about to leave Barcelona after his recent months with the team, an unexpected turn of events changed everything.
Hansi Flick, who had not fully trusted the Dutch player until recently, decided to give him a new chance. In recent matches, the German coach bet on him and gave him a larger role in midfield, resulting in De Jong responding with a remarkable performance.
The Barcelona coach spoke to De Jong personally and expressed his desire to keep him in the team at least until the end of the season.
Flick believes the Dutchman can still contribute significantly to the project, especially in fast-paced games where his dribbling and ball distribution skills can make a difference. In recent matches, De Jong has appeared more relaxed and confident, taking on greater responsibilities in midfield.
Flick’s change of heart came as a surprise within the dressing room and the board. Although his continued presence in the team had seemed unlikely, speculation has begun to grow that the club could offer him a contract extension beyond 2026 if he continues to perform as he has recently.
Those close to the player are pleased with the change, and although their plans were to leave in the summer, they are not ruling out reconsidering his future if the circumstances are right.
At the moment, De Jong’s priorities are focused on continuing to get consistent playing time and cementing his place in Flick’s starting line-up, especially in this crucial season, where Barcelona hopes to regain their competitiveness in all competitions. If he continues to develop at this level, he could become a key player in the decisive stage of the season, and who knows, perhaps his transfer story will end unexpectedly.