60 million for Frenkie de Jong, but he has to fly 1,400 km

FC Barcelona has announced that Frenkie de Jong must leave and is asking for €60 million. Only a handful of clubs can afford that sum, but an absolute dream club could manage it, even though the Dutchman would have to fly 1 400 km.

Barcelona wants €60 million

The Catalan newspaper El Nacional reported on Tuesday that the club has set the transfer price at €60 million. There are few clubs that can pay that, which limits the options.

Coach Hansi Flick first spoke with his captain, but has changed his mind. “The German agrees with the club’s decision,” said Flick.

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Bayern as a possible destination

Given the current situation, the Dutchman is also looking at his role in the Netherlands national team. With Xavi Hernández, the Netherlands have a national team coach who has already worked with the midfielder at Barça, while Joey Veerman occupies an important place in that system. Marciano Vink explained: “Veerman is important in this system and is lucky that there is a national team coach who also really wants to push the ball forward.” He added: “I am anyway a fan of Veerman.” Kenneth Pérez did not expect any problems: “It will resolve itself, Frenkie will be back soon.” Vink continued: “Imagine they keep winning and everything goes great.” Would you then just throw Veerman out and bring Frenkie in? “I think Frenkie is a thousand times a better player.” His ideal solution was: “If you want to make me happy, put them both in.”

In the podcast Phrasenmäher, Rafael Van der Vaart talked about Bayern Munich. He said: “I say, with all due respect, that Joshua Kimmich’s time will eventually also be over.” He then added: “Frenkie could then make Bayern even better, also alongside Kimmich, by the way.” A move would mean a flight of 1 400 kilometers from Catalonia to Bavaria, from one world‑top club to another.