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Quote from: LittleBitFunny on Today at 07:53:48 AM

Is Barcelona really strong this season? I would say a stable squad is needed to win the title. But we see in the Barcelona team, their forwards are very strong. But the midfield and defence are not that strong. Barcelona's midfield will be even weaker if de Jong leaves the team. Moreover, if the defence is not strong, Barcelona will not be able to perform well on a platform like the Champions League.

Looks like De Jong will stay with Barcelona next season. If he chooses to stay, the midfield will be stronger. barcelona have signed a defender in this summer window he is Andreas Christense, I think his presence will help the barcelona defense sector next season. barcelona have a stock of players for the position of defender. I don't think Barcelona will have a big problem in the lower or midfield because Xavi already knows which areas to improve this season before they are really ready to compete next season.

De Jong's transfer is getting more and more difficult because it's obvious that he still wants to stay and Laporta once said he was still a want to Dutch player.
It's also been reported that Chelsea and PSG can compete for De Jong because they are strong for his bid, but what I know is that Man United only bid £61m while Barcelona wanted to go higher than that bid so it was a bit delayed or he would stay.
Indeed, even though the loss of De Jong Barcelona will not be weak but they will certainly strengthen the defense and midfield to become more stable, I think Xavi has managed this all with his strategic plan.