PSG Reject Barcelona Exchange Offer Involving Frenkie de Jong
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves has emerged as one of Europe's most coveted talents, attracting concrete interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 21-year-old Portuguese international has become indispensable to Luis Enrique's tactical setup, prompting rival clubs to formulate creative transfer strategies to lure him away from the French capital.
According to reports from PSG Inside-Actus, Barcelona attempted to bypass Neves' hefty valuation by offering 29-year-old midfielder Frenkie de Jong alongside a significant financial sum. De Jong, who famously chose Barcelona over a move to the Parc des Princes in 2019, is currently being packaged by the Catalan club to sweeten the audacious market maneuver.
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However, club insiders reveal that the reigning Ligue 1 champions have completely abandoned their historical interest in the Dutch international. De Jong's recurring fitness struggles and dip in consistency over recent seasons mean he no longer fits the sporting criteria or high-press tactical profile desired by the Parisian management.
Furthermore, Paris Saint-Germain remains firm on their non-transferable stance after securing Neves to a contract extension last February, binding him to the club until June 2030. The long-term commitment emphasizes the player's happiness in France and effectively ends Barcelona's hopes of completing an improbable exchange deal this summer.