Barcelona to Agree Frenkie de Jong Contract Extension

Barcelona are set to finalise a new contract with Frenkie de Jong after club director Deco revealed ongoing talks with the midfielder and confidence an agreement can be reached shortly, with both parties having made clear they are happy to continue together. As per recent reports, Barcelona is in advanced talks with Frenkie de Jong for a contract extension.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Deco has admitted that talks with De Jong are progressing amid ongoing interest from elsewhere, telling reporters: “The negotiations with Frenkie de Jong are ongoing, I believe we will reach an agreement. He is happy at Barcelona and we are happy with him.”

De Jong is under contract until June 2026, but both parties want to extend the Dutchman’s stay at the club for several more years. The midfielder has already made it clear publicly he wants to renew with Barcelona and has added again that both sides want the deal to happen and only a few small details remain before it can be made official. His new contract is expected to include a slight raise and adjust his unpaid wages from the pandemic, which will help manage deferred payments.

De Jong has made 259 appearances for Barcelona since joining in 2019, scoring 19 times and tallying 21 assists, and has been a cornerstone of the midfield under coach Hansi Flick in the past season. He also played a vital role as the team won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey last season.

BARCA’S TITLE-WINNING CAMPAIGN

The push to renew De Jong comes after Barcelona’s superb 2024-25 campaign, in which they won LaLiga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey, and reached the Champions League semi-finals. De Jong’s role became crucial after returning from injury in the second half of the season, especially as he helped the club secure the titles, with his partnership with Pedri earning rave reviews.

The club are also moving to renew deals for several key players, having already seen players like Jules Koundé, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal extend their contracts recently. Koundé’s new agreement reflects the club’s trust in his performance and further solidifies their defensive line.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCA?

Barcelona are keen to renew De Jong before the new season to allow them to stabilise the squad as they continue to rebuild under Flick. LaLiga continues this weekend when Barça face in-form Getafe aiming at closing the 2 point gap to Real Madrid whoa re top of the table. The club finished last season top of the table, only four points clear of Real Madrid, and will need to up their game once more. De Jong’s situation ought to become clear in the coming days, as the renewal could also help Barca in meeting Financial Fair Play while at the same time ensuring one of their most vital midfielders remains at the heart of the project.