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Barcelona's Brian Fariñas future at Girona relies on Frenkie de Jong recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:55 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Barcelona's Brian Fariñas future at Girona relies on Frenkie de Jong recovery

Summary

Barcelona midfielder Brian Fariñas has impressed manager Hansi Flick during pre-season, making a loan to Girona depend on Frenkie de Jong's injury status. Fariñas, showing versatility across midfield roles, was initially blocked from leaving for Girona to be evaluated by Flick. De Jong is recovering from a knee injury, and Fariñas’ future will hinge on the outcome of that recovery, with Barcelona indicating he will not return to the reserve team.

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By the Numbers

•Fariñas has impressed Hansi Flick during pre-season evaluations.
•Fariñas' move to Girona depends on Frenkie de Jong's recovery progress.
•De Jong is currently assessing conservative treatment for his knee injury.
•Fariñas showed versatility, playing in multiple midfield positions and at right-back.
•Barcelona have ruled out sending Fariñas back to the reserve team.

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1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfield gem’s Girona move now hinges entirely on Frenkie de Jong situation

What they're saying

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Barcelona youngster Brian Fariñas has emerged as one of the pleasant surprises of Hansi Flick’s preparations, but his immediate future remains far from straightforward.The young midfielder has done...
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