Frenkie De Jong's future at FC Barcelona is once again on the table in the offices of the Catalan club. Since his arrival in 2019 as one of the great promises of European soccer, the Dutch midfielder has experienced a journey full of ups and downs. Although his talent has never been in doubt, the expectations caused by his signing haven't been fully met, partly due to his inconsistency and the injuries he has suffered.
However, with Hansi Flick's arrival on the bench, the situation has taken a radical and very positive turn. Frenkie has regained his form and has earned the trust of the German coach, who sees him as a key piece in building the new blaugrana sports project. His presence in the starting eleven has become even more established, and his performance has improved notably in recent matches, which reignites the debate about his continuity as a culé.
Definitive decision
So far, negotiations to extend Frenkie De Jong's contract had stalled. With a contract until 2026, the Dutchman hadn't shown a clear stance on his continuity, which worried the blaugrana board. However, in an unexpected turn, the player himself has decided to dispense with his agent to unlock the situation.
According to sources close to the matter, De Jong believed that his agent wasn't prioritizing his renewal, and he has chosen to act on his own. This move reflects a total change in attitude on the part of the Dutch player, who is now determined to stay at Barça and finalize his renewal as soon as possible. Flick's presence has been a decisive factor, as well as the conviction that the club is building an ambitious and competitive project.
Laporta sets the course
Frenkie knows that if he wants to be part of the team's future, he needs to make decisions now. But despite the player's step forward, Laporta has been clear: all those entering their final year of contract must renew before June 30 or look for an exit. The president wants to avoid cases like those of previous years, where key players ended their contracts without leaving any financial return for the club.
De Jong is no exception, and the deadline is marked in red. Although the player's intentions seem aligned with the coach's, the board won't let their guard down. Barça wants to solve the matter as soon as possible and avoid the case turning into a summer saga.