The transfer market is already here, but at Barça the motto is that, before looking outside, they must secure what they have at home. In this sense, the club's absolute priority is the contract renewals of key players, starting with Lamine Yamal.
Barça already has everything agreed with the player's entourage. The renewal will be official on July 13, a key date when Lamine Yamal will turn 18 and will be able to sign a long-term contract. The club wants this gesture not only to guarantee his continuity but also to serve as a symbolic message: the best player in the world plays at Barça.
Frenkie de Jong is a priority
Alongside Lamine, another name on the priority list is Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder, whose contract expires in 2026, is a vital piece for Flick. His tactical intelligence, his ability to organize the game from the base, and his quiet leadership have been essential in Barça's great season.
That's why Deco has publicly confirmed that they will soon work on his renewal. Frenkie is a key player for the present and future of the project, and the club wants to reward his performance with a contract extension.
Barça is in a hurry
The club doesn't want to wait any longer to address this renewal. They know that letting Frenkie enter his last contract year would be taking an unnecessary risk, both sportingly and economically. Therefore, the goal is to finalize the new agreement this summer.
De Jong's renewal would not only protect Barça from possible moves by other clubs but would also allow them to lighten his salary in the short term through a contract restructuring. A key move in the complex financial puzzle the entity still faces. For Deco, it's a strategic move that doesn't allow for delays.
Frenkie has a great offer
If the renewal was already a priority, it has now become an urgency. According to "El Nacional," Frenkie de Jong has received a million-dollar offer from Al-Ittihad, one of the most powerful clubs in Saudi Arabia. The proposal is tempting and puts direct pressure on Barça to act as soon as possible.
Frenkie's future in Barcelona hangs by a thread, and the board knows it. Therefore, the coming weeks will be decisive to ensure his continuity and keep the team's competitive core intact.