The Dutch midfielder came on as a late substitute for Barcelona in their 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo, but his performance was underwhelming.
He lost possession of the ball over five times and failed to help the team maintain their shape.
As a result, some Barcelona fans took to social media to criticize De Jong, calling for him to leave the club.
“Leave my club,” one fan wrote.
“You don’t deserve the captain’s armband,” another commented.
“Can you leave? We don’t need you,” said yet another.
Despite the backlash, De Jong remains Barcelona’s highest-paid player, having refused to take a pay cut or extend his contract.
