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Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has broken his silence to deliver a blistering response against media speculation surrounding his status at the club. Speaking in an official media interview, the 29-year-old Dutch international expressed deep frustration over circulating rumors, directly calling out Spanish transfer journalist Gerard Romero for publishing untrue stories that he believes tarnish his professional image.
De Jong took aim at a report claiming he had refused to participate in Barcelona’s crucial Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. Dismantling the story, the midfielder clarified that playing in high-stakes European fixtures for Barcelona is a lifelong dream, rendering any claims of a self-imposed boycott completely nonsensical. He emphasized that such reports mislead supporters into turning against him without knowing the actual facts of the situation.
Addressing further media talk of internal discord at Camp Nou, De Jong strongly rejected claims of friction between himself and Barcelona manager Hansi Flick or club executives. He asserted that he maintains open, daily communication with Flick and enjoys a positive relationship with the technical staff as he works through his ongoing knee recovery. Warning that he will no longer remain passive when false reports surface, De Jong declared that he will hold reporters accountable whenever misinformation is published about his career.