Frenkie de Jong made his long-awaited return to training. Barcelona have been without the Dutch midfielder since April because of a troubling ankle injury, but now, a comeback

According to club sources, De Jong is now the second-biggest earner at the club, just behind Robert Lewandowski — reports in local media say the Dutchman’s deal will cost Barca more than €20million ($22m; £17m) this season.

Barcelona are facing an ongoing injury nightmare over midfield star Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch international has been out of action for the La Liga giants since injuring his ankle against Real Madrid back in April. That ended his 2023/24 campaign, and he subsequently missed out on Euro 2024, and the fitness setbacks continue.