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„Barcelona“ continues to address its financial problems together with transfers. David Ornstein from „The Athletic“ reports that on July 15, „Barcelona“ informed Frenkie de Jong that the club has enough evidence of criminality regarding the player's contract, which was handed out by the previous board. The Catalan club also informed the player that they may take legal action against everyone involved in this contract, including the player's agent and former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The player is requested to annul the agreement and sign the contract under previous conditions. A reduced salary for F. de Jong would be another step towards „Barcelona“ being able to register all players before the first „La Liga“ match. Earlier, the team's veterans Sergio Busquets and Gerard Piqué were also asked to lower their wages. The sale of Memphis Depay would also help the financial situation. Meanwhile, F. de Jong is still linked with „Manchester United“ and „Chelsea“ clubs. The priority for the 25-year-old midfielder is to stay in the „Barca“ club, adds D. Ornstein.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona told Frenkie de Jong on July 15 they have evidence of criminality around contract given by old board + cause for legal action vs all involved. #FCBarcelona asked him to annul deal & revert to previous terms @TheAthleticUK #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/g1at9ZqYL0 — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 8, 2022
