Barcelona retains transfer strategy despite Frenkie de Jong's injury

Barcelona confirmed that they will not adjust their transfer plans following Frenkie de Jong's knee injury, which will keep him out for a significant portion of the upcoming season. De Jong ruptured the medial collateral ligament in his knee, complicating the club’s midfield options as they rely on players like Pedri, Gavi, and Marc Bernal. Manager Hansi Flick stated he is confident in the current squad's ability to manage without De Jong, as they successfully navigated a similar situation last season. The team is evaluating additional internal solutions from their academy to bolster their midfield during this period.

• 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona will not change their transfer plans even after key midfielder’s long-term injury