Barça keeps working in this summer transfer window. While Nico Williams's signing is entering its final stage, the club isn't neglecting other operations. The sporting management has launched several parallel operations, among them, the contract renewals of Frenkie de Jong and Eric García.
Both players represent different profiles, but they're essential for the club's future. Eric García has had an outstanding season and Barça is eager to secure his continuity. However, the most urgent and prioritized case is Frenkie de Jong's, whose contract expires in 2026, and the club doesn't want to see him enter his final year.
Frenkie de Jong's renewal, an absolute priority
Frenkie de Jong's contract situation is a concern in the offices. The Dutch midfielder's contract ends in 2026, which means that if an agreement isn't reached this summer, he could leave for free. To avoid that scenario, Barça has made his renewal an absolute priority.
The club is seeking to reach an agreement before the season starts or, at the latest, during the early stages. They don't want to repeat past mistakes, when other key players entered their final contract year without their future being defined.
Flick and Barça consider him essential
Both Barça and Flick are convinced that Frenkie de Jong must be a cornerstone of the project. The German coach has already expressed internally his desire to count on him. His understanding with Pedri in midfield has been one of the team's highlights this season, and everything suggests that he'll continue to be the team's axis.
Frenkie has shown remarkable evolution in his game; he's more mature, more committed, and has a greater capacity to take on responsibilities. That improvement has made him an indispensable footballer, not only because of his technical quality, but also because of his ability to dictate the pace of the match.
A gesture of commitment
In this context, De Jong has taken a step forward that reflects his involvement with Barça. According to E-Notícies, the player has reportedly broken with his current agent, Ali Dursun, to personally take charge of his renewal and finalize it as soon as possible.
This gesture has been very well received by the board, who interpret the decision as a clear sign of commitment. The talks, which until recently were stalled, have gained momentum, and everything suggests that the agreement will be announced in the coming days. Barça wants to start the season with its key pieces secured, and Frenkie is one of them.