Barcelona Wants to Keep Frenkie de Jong After 2026

Barcelona director Deco has said the club wants to keep Frenkie de Jong. He says the Dutch midfielder is important to their future, and talks about a new contract are going well.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Deco praised de Jong, saying, “This is the de Jong we want. We want him to stay with us.” De Jong has one year left on his current contract, which ends in June 2026. Both parties are optimistic about a new deal. De Jong is also confident about renewing his contract. He knows nothing is final yet, but he believes they will agree soon this summer. De Jong had an injury in the first half of last season. But he returned strong and became important under new manager Hansi Flick. He has a solid partnership with Pedri in the midfield.

BARCELONA’S SEASON AND DE JONG’S ROLE

Barcelona won the 2024/25 La Liga season, the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey, and reached the Champions League semifinals. De Jong was crucial after his injury return. Since joining the club in 2019, he has played 259 games, scoring 19 goals and assisting 21 times. Under Flick, de Jong’s importance increased, and he even accepted a pay cut to help the team. Barcelona’s next challenge is against Real Betis. They lead La Liga, five points ahead of Real Madrid. Betis is seventh but only two points behind Villarreal in sixth place. A win could strengthen Barcelona’s lead at the top.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DE JONG AND BARÇA?

Barcelona wants to settle de Jong’s contract before the new season starts. This is part of a bigger plan to avoid important players’ contracts running out. Talks will continue in the coming weeks, and the club is optimistic about reaching a deal. If de Jong stays, he will be a key part of the midfield for many years. The team aims to use their success in domestic and European competitions as a stepping stone. Fans can expect more news as the discussions progress.