Just hours after Frenkie de Jong started his first match back from injury, a report has emerged claiming Barcelona are still concerned by his physical condition. The 27-year-old wore the captain’s

Barcelona faces a significant challenge in its attempt to renew Frenkie de Jong’s contract, which currently runs until 2026. Negotiations with the Dutch midfielder are progressing slowly, and the club is growing concerned over the lack of response from his representatives to the initial offer presented earlier this year.

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is back in the Netherlands squad and in line to play his first international in 14 months after being selected on Friday for this month's Nations League matches against Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

De Jong is set to make his first appearance for Oranje since ... The 27-ear-old has been slowly making his return to the Barcelona side, playing the most minutes since coming back during the sides 5-2 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is back in the Netherlands squad for the first time in 14 months after being called up for November fixtures against Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. De Jong’s finally shaken off a lingering ankle injury to return to action with Barcelona in recent weeks and now looks set to feature for the international team once more.