Frenkie de Jong set to stay at Barcelona despite Juventus rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Matteo Moretto has confirmed that Frenkie de Jong will not join Juventus this summer. The midfielder, currently sidelined due to a long-term injury, has been linked to a late move after Barcelona's signing of Rodri, which raises questions about his role in the team. Moretto dismissed the speculation during a livestream, emphasizing that De Jong's departure is not a possibility. There are expectations that when fit, De Jong could vie for an attacking midfielder role alongside Rodri and Pedri.
- •Matteo Moretto denies Frenkie de Jong's potential move to Juventus.
- •De Jong is currently out with a long-term injury.
- •Rodri's signing alters De Jong's role in Barcelona's midfield.
- •Barcelona boasts a strong midfield with Rodri, Pedri, and others.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Journalist denies speculation linking Barcelona midfield star to a late Juventus move
"Barcelona’s massive coup to sign Spain’s captain Rodri has changed the entire equation within the squad.The Catalans, at least on paper, now possess one of the strongest midfields in all of Europe...
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