Frenkie de Jong's contract with Barça remains one of the topics that most concerns Joan Laporta. The Dutch midfielder is under contract until 2026, but so far he hasn't shown interest in renewing with the club. The concern in Barcelona lies in that, if a renewal agreement isn't reached, he could leave for free when his contract ends.
The situation becomes even more complicated considering that De Jong hadn't shown clear signs of wanting to continue at Barça. In this context, the pressure on Laporta is high, who is clear that he must renew this summer or leave.
Frenkie de Jong's performance isn't the same as at the start of the season
However, in recent matches, Frenkie de Jong has begun to regain his level of play and has once again become an important piece for Barça. Against Atalanta and Alavés, the midfielder has shown an improvement in his performance and has elevated his level of play with Flick. Despite his disappointing start to the season, he seems to have found his best version again.
The German coach has been able to give him the necessary confidence to once again be a key piece in the team's scheme. In this sense, De Jong has demonstrated that he remains one of the most complete midfielders in world soccer. This has not only improved Barça's collective performance but has also caught the attention of several elite teams.
Offers start to arrive for the Dutchman
This resurgence of De Jong, who seems to have moved ahead of Marc Casadó, has also caused interest from other clubs for his signing. The latest to join the list that already included Bayern and Arabia is Liverpool. According to 'CaughtOffside', they would be willing to offer 35 million euros for the midfielder next summer market.
This interest from major European clubs, if materialized, would force Laporta to decide, as it seems that De Jong's attitude has changed in recent weeks.
Unexpected change in his future?
According to 'Mundo Deportivo', the Dutchman would now be willing to renew his contract with Barça, which has surprised many, as he hadn't shown signs of wanting to stay.
This possible intention to renew could mean a shift in the situation, as De Jong seems to be more committed to Barça's project under Hansi Flick. This would provide relief to the management, who could focus on other aspects of the market without the constant worry of losing Frenkie for free.