Frenkie de Jong's Future at FC Barcelona Has Taken Another Unexpected Turn in Recent Weeks When the Catalan Club's Environment Least Expected It. The Dutchman has remained a strong candidate to leave the first team throughout the last stages of the transfer market, although nothing is solved. Meanwhile, that uncertainty that has persisted in Barça's offices for months is starting to generate some doubts in the board of directors.
It's not surprising: both Deco and Joan Laporta know how important it is to solve Frenkie de Jong's future as soon as possible. The current link between the Barça midfielder and FC Barcelona is close to ending, and the sports management doesn't want to be disadvantaged in any potential operation. Therefore, Deco and Laporta have made a definitive decision: an ultimatum with a last-minute offer on the table.
De Jong Steps Forward
What seemed like a sure exit in the last summer window has completely changed, knowing that Hansi Flick's arrival on the bench has revolutionized the landscape. The Barça coach has made it clear on more than one occasion that Frenkie de Jong is a key piece in his scheme, and he has remained alert to his possible renewal. In this regard, the Dutch midfielder who was once on the transferable list has managed to earn the coach's trust thanks to his recent performance.
All this has led Barça's higher-ups to bet on Frenkie de Jong's continuity in the first team. Certainly, Hansi Flick's insistence on extending the link between the Dutchman and the club has been key. And this option is not viewed unfavorably in Barça's offices, knowing they want to avoid all kinds of risks with his contract.
Drastic Turn
According to the latest information circulating in Barça's environment, the sports management has already put a renewal offer to Frenkie de Jong to extend his contract. This proposal goes beyond 2026, considering that the club doesn't want the situation to become complicated by reaching the last year of the link without a renewal already signed. At Barça, they are clear that if they can't sell the Dutchman, they also won't allow him to leave for free, so the best option is for him to continue at the helm of the Catalan club.
Both Joan Laporta and Deco have accelerated negotiations with De Jong, and the intention is for him to sign a contract that keeps him on the team until 2028 or 2029. For this, one of the most important points to discuss in the negotiations is the salary the midfielder will receive. The board wants his contract to adapt to the financial reality, and they are confident in closing the deal sooner rather than later.