Frenkie de Jong advised to consider future amid role changes at Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Frenkie de Jong has been urged to think about his long-term future at Barcelona after being utilized in an unfamiliar right-back role during a recent match against Atlético Madrid. Although Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory, the 29-year-old was a second-half substitute and has faced multiple position changes recently, including playing defense. Ex-Dutch international Khalid Boulahrouz suggested during a television program that De Jong should evaluate whether these changes align with his career goals.
- •Frenkie de Jong played a different role against Atlético Madrid.
- •Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the match.
- •This season, De Jong has been asked to play defense multiple times.
- •Khalid Boulahrouz advised De Jong to consider his position.
- •The discussion around De Jong's future comes amidst positional changes.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star advised to consider move away from the club: ‘Using him like a yo-yo’
"Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has this week been urged to take into serious consideration his long-term future in Catalunya’s capital.This comes after the Dutchman was tested in a surprise new role...
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