Borussia Dortmund will reportedly look to sign 27-year-old Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona in the 2025 summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Frenkie de Jong is the subject of interest from Borussia Dortmund. The Bundesliga giants are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the 2025 summer transfer window. So, the Black and Yellows have set their sights on the 27-year-old Barcelona star.
Frenkie de Jong and his Barcelona plight
Frenkie de Jong has been a dependable performer in the middle of the park for Barcelona since arriving from Ajax in July 2019. The Dutchman has rarely put a foot wrong, making his mark whenever he has taken the field. However, his fitness issues have started piling up in the last few years.
In addition, the 27-year-old is one of the top earners at the Catalan club, adding to the financial burden on the economically-stricken outfit. Nevertheless, de Jong has been turned out nearly 250 times thus far for Barcelona while chipping in with 18 goals and 22 assists.
Meanwhile, de Jong’s long-term future with Barcelona remains uncertain ahead of the two transfer windows next year. In addition, the 55-cap Dutch international will enter the final 12 months of his contract next summer. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, with Borussia Dortmund among his prospective suitors.
Bundesliga adventure beckons?
Borussia Dortmund’s interest in Frenkie de Jong makes sense. The Bundesliga giants are in a spot of bother over the long-term future of Felix Nmecha amid his links with several high-profile clubs across Europe. In addition, Emre Can, Marcel Sabitzer, and Pascal Gross are on the wrong side of 30.
So, Borussia Dortmund should invest in a midfielder next year, with de Jong emerging as a viable target. However, the Black and Yellows will likely face stiff competition from Premier League bigwigs in the race to secure the services of the 27-year-old Barcelona midfielder.
Meanwhile, recent reports have suggested that the 55-cap Dutch international is unsettled at the Catalan club. With Barcelona happy to cash in on de Jong to balance the books, Borussia Dortmund will be in contention to secure the Dutchman’s services in the 2025 summer transfer window.