According to Diario Sport, Barcelona may be looking for a replacement for Frenkie de Jong in the transfer market, as he will be sidelined for three to four months due to a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee. The Blues have considered several options, with Girona player Onassi being particularly noteworthy, and Barcelona are currently evaluating this move.
The Moroccan player received several offers to leave Girona this summer, with Girona demanding the full €25 million release clause before releasing him should the team be relegated. Michel, who coached him last season, is keen to bring him to Ajax, but he is not the only club to extend an offer.
Barcelona has recently joined the race for the title. Frenkie de Jong's long-term injury and the potential departure of Marc Casado have left Barcelona short-handed in midfield. Pedri, Gavi, and Marc Bernal are currently their only options, so Deco is considering signing the 26-year-old to strengthen this weakened position.
Despite Girona's relegation to the Segunda División, Onassis remains one of the team's few bright spots, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists in 24 league appearances. While important to Michel's plans, the Moroccan midfielder missed two matches against Barcelona last season due to injury.
Orhanahil also eliminated De Jong in the World Cup. The Netherlands lost to Morocco in the round of 16 on penalties, which was De Jong's last match to date. The two players are different types; the Girona player is more attack-minded and can also play as an attacking midfielder or winger, but Barcelona is still considering signing him to replace the number 21 player. Despite his injury, De Jong is still training with his teammates at San Jorge Park.
