Van der Vaart suggests a blockbuster for Bayern: “Frenkie de Jong” | OneFootball

Frenkie de Jong has reappeared on the radar of a European giant, although this time not because of a possible decision by Barcelona, but because of a proposal from a Dutch football legend.

Rafael van der Vaart believes that Bayern Munich should make a move for the Barcelona midfielder and did not hesitate when asked which Netherlands star the German club should sign.

“Which Dutch star should Bayern Munich sign?” Van der Vaart was asked on Bild’s Phrasenmäher podcast.

Van der Vaart casts doubt on Kimmich’s future

The former Dutch midfielder went a step further and linked De Jong’s possible arrival to the future of Joshua Kimmich, one of Bayern’s key players.

Van der Vaart believes De Jong could raise Bayern’s level even further and even suggested the possibility of both midfielders sharing the pitch.

The suggestion does not mean there are currently negotiations between Bayern and the Barcelona player, but rather reflects Van der Vaart’s personal view on the player the German club should bring in.

Barcelona have more and more options in midfield

While this possibility emerges from the Netherlands, De Jong remains tied to the Blaugrana project, and his immediate priority is to regain full fitness.

The Dutchman is in the final stage of the conservative treatment chosen to recover from the tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee that he suffered during the World Cup.

Barcelona hope he can return to training with the group after the international break. If his recovery continues without setbacks, he could return to matches toward the end of October.

In addition, Barcelona’s midfield has plenty of options, including Pedri, Bernal, Gavi, Dani Olmo and Fermín, as well as the arrival of Rodri.

De Jong, focused on his return

At 29, Frenkie de Jong still has several challenges ahead of him, but for now his focus is far from transfer rumors.

His immediate goal is to complete his recovery and compete again with Barcelona.

Meanwhile, a proposal for his future has already emerged from the Netherlands: Van der Vaart imagines De Jong in Bayern colors and believes he could even share the midfield with Kimmich.

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