Hansi Flick has lost confidence in Frenkie de Jong
Reports indicate a deteriorating relationship between Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and Frenkie de Jong following disagreements at the end of last season.
The relationship between Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick and midfielder Frenkie de Jong has reached a breaking point. According to reports from journalist Gerard Romero, Flick has lost complete confidence in the Dutch international following a series of events toward the end of last season.
The tension reportedly peaked during the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. Despite receiving medical clearance, De Jong allegedly refused to risk his fitness to start the match, a decision that led to a significant fallout between the manager and the player.
De Jong is now reportedly seeking an exit from the club as the rift with Flick remains bitter. The situation is further complicated by a serious knee injury the midfielder sustained while representing the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. He is currently weighing up the necessity of surgery while considering his future beyond Barcelona.