'Players cannot be pressured': La Liga president Tebas breaks silence on De Jong saga

Speaking about the salary and transfer saga of Frenkie De Jong, La Liga president Javier Tebas said: "The players cannot be split from the team or pressured to make decisions - that's something that violates law, reason and ethics."

"From there, Barcelona knows the rules and the responsibilities."

Barcelona are locked in talks with De Jong over his high salary. From what it seems so far the player does not want to reduce his salary or leave the club.

Barca may slash his salary unilaterally, but that would lead to a legal battle. The club have also started playing the Dutch midfielder in defense - a position that doesn't suit him.

Source: Fabrizio Romano