On Monday, Barcelona will decide on the return of the injured midfielder

According to a report by Sergi Sole in Mundo Deportivo, Frenkie de Jong’s availability for Barcelona’s upcoming match against Young Boys in the Champions League will be determined after Monday’s training session.

A decision will be made based on his physical condition and the club will decide whether he can be included in the squad for Tuesday’s match. If not, his return could be postponed until Barcelona’s match against Alaves on October 6.

The timing of de Jong’s return also plays a role in his potential call-up to the Netherlands national team by Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman could be called up for the upcoming Nations League matches against Hungary on Friday, October 11 and Germany on Monday, October 14.

Barcelona didn’t want him to leave

Of course, Barcelona would prefer if de Jong did not join the national team to avoid the physical toll of training, matches and travel.

This is particularly important for Barcelona as they prepare for a difficult period after the international break, with key games against Sevilla, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid looming on the horizon.

Meanwhile, de Jong is set to break his silence in an interview with Barça One on Sunday. During this conversation, he will likely touch on his fitness and physical condition, as well as ongoing discussions about his salary, which has been a hot topic lately.

Lots of conversations

De Jong’s salary increased significantly after he agreed to defer part of it during the pandemic. In October 2020, he extended his contract from 2024 to 2026 to include deferred payments.

Despite this, he has not yet accepted Barcelona’s offer to extend his contract, which was presented ten months ago.

Speculation about de Jong’s future at Barcelona has increased in recent days. Given his high salary, there are rumors that Barcelona are considering paying the deferred fee in full, but only if de Jong agrees to leave the club in the summer.