French midfielder Bensebaini to leave Borussia Dortmund after 14 seasons

Borussia Dortmund has announced that French midfielder Frenkie de Jong will be leaving the club at the end of his contract in June, with the Dutchman set to join Barcelona on a free transfer.

The news comes as a shock to many fans who had expected the Netherlands international to stay at Dortmund until the end of his contract, but it is believed that De Jong's decision was influenced by his desire to move to Spain and play for La Liga giants Barca.

De Jong joined Dortmund from Ajax in 2019 and made a strong impression during his time in Germany, helping the team win the Bundesliga title in his first season and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.

However, the 27-year-old has struggled to find regular game-time under new head coach Lucien Favre this season, and it appears that he has decided that it is time to move on to a new challenge.

De Jong is expected to arrive in Barcelona in the coming weeks,Football Express where he will link up with former Ajax teammate Lionel Messi and form a formidable midfield partnership.

While it is always sad to see talented players depart clubs, it is important to remember that football is a business and players need to make decisions based on what is best for their career and personal development.

Despite the loss of De Jong, Dortmund still have a strong squad and are likely to continue competing at the top level next season. The club will now look to replace De Jong with a replacement player or by signing new signings to strengthen their midfield.

In conclusion, Frenkie de Jong's departure from Borussia Dortmund is a significant blow for the club, but it is also an opportunity for the team to move forward and focus on the future. It remains to be seen how Dortmund will cope without De Jong, but one thing is certain - the Dutch midfielder will be missed by both his teammates and fans alike.

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