Frenkie de Jong's Future Has Been One of the Most Debated Topics in Recent Months Within FC Barcelona. The Dutch midfielder, who joined the club in 2019 as one of the greatest promises of European soccer, has become a key player under Hansi Flick's orders. However, his contractual situation has caused great uncertainty, with the blaugrana board seeking an immediate solution.
The Main Obstacle in De Jong's Continuity Has Been His Contract. The Dutchman is the second highest-paid player on the team, with an annual salary of 19 million euros until 2026.
For months, the board has tried to convince the player to accept a renewal with different conditions, adjusted to the club's economic reality. Deco and Joan Laporta Have Held Several Meetings with His Entourage to Find a Solution. However, the midfielder has remained firm in his stance: he will not accept any salary reduction.
Barça on the Verge of Selling De Jong
The Lack of Agreement Led the Sports Management to Seriously Consider His Sale in the Summer. Teams like Manchester United and PSG have been closely following his situation, aware that Barça might be forced to part with him to balance their accounts.
Joan Laporta was clear: if Frenkie didn't renew with a salary adjustment, he would be transferred. This put the player in a delicate position, as his desire has always been to continue at Camp Nou.
Meanwhile, Flick has been an unwavering supporter of De Jong. From the first day on the Barça bench, the German coach has made it clear that he considers him essential in his game plan. Despite His Injuries, the Dutchman Has Been His Great Bet to Lead the Midfield.
Unexpected Turn in De Jong's Situation
When Everything Pointed to His Departure Being Inevitable, the Situation Has Taken a U-turn. Against all odds, Barça has changed strategy and decided to make a final offer to try to retain the player at all costs.
The surprise has been total, the club has agreed to maintain Frenkie de Jong's current salary so that he doesn't leave the blaugrana entity. A surprising decision, as Barça itself had insisted that it was unsustainable to maintain his salary.
The Big Beneficiary of This Change Is, Without a Doubt, Hansi Flick. The German coach has fought from the very beginning for De Jong to stay on the team and be the reference in the midfield alongside Pedri.
Since he has been available, Flick has given him the keys to the midfield, leaving Marc Casadó in the background. His continuity is key in the project that the coach has in mind for the next season.
De Jong's Response
For Now, the Midfielder Has Not Yet Responded to the New Offer, but He Will in the Coming Days. His main demand has always been to maintain his salary, and now Barça has yielded to his demands.
This represents a personal victory for the player, who has achieved what he wanted without having to give in. However, it remains to be seen whether this decision will be a success or a mistake for Barça in financial terms.
What is clear is that Frenkie de Jong has the future in his hands, the club expects a definitive response in the coming days.