Barcelona could be in line for a significant payout from FIFA after Frenkie de Jong suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty with the Netherlands at the World Cup.
The 29-year-old midfielder was forced to play through the pain barrier during his country's fixtures against Tunisia and Morocco, requiring injections in his knee. De Jong has since undergone a medical check in Barcelona, where the full extent of the injury was revealed.
Early estimates suggest that De Jong could be facing up to four months on the sidelines, which would see Barcelona entitled to a considerable sum from World Cup organisers, FIFA. As per a report from Mundo Deportivo, the compensation covers the period between the injury and the player's medical clearance.
If De Jong is indeed out for four months, Barcelona would receive approximately €2.4 million. This payout would be a welcome boost for the La Liga giants, who are likely to be without one of their key players for an extended period.
De Jong's injury is a significant blow to both Barcelona and the Netherlands. The midfielder has been a crucial player for both club and country, and his absence will be felt in the coming months.
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The exact nature of De Jong's injury has not been disclosed, but it is clear that it is a serious setback for the player. Barcelona will be hoping that De Jong can make a full recovery and return to action as soon as possible.
In the meantime, the club will be keeping a close eye on the midfielder's progress and will be in touch with FIFA regarding the compensation payout. With De Jong set to be out for an extended period, Barcelona will need to find a way to cope without one of their key players.
The club will be looking to their other midfielders to step up and fill the void left by De Jong's absence. It remains to be seen how Barcelona will fare without the Dutch midfielder, but one thing is certain – they will be hoping for a speedy recovery.
Source: Yahoo Sports
