Barcelona Push Ahead With Frenkie de Jong Contract Talks

Barcelona are working on a long-term contract for Frenkie de Jong. Both the club and player want to finalize the deal soon.

WHAT’S THE LATEST WITH DE JONG?

After some doubts about his future, De Jong has agreed in principle to stay at Barcelona until 2029. The deal includes a slight raise and lets the club adjust unpaid wages from the pandemic. De Jong became a key player again last season, showing his value under coach Hansi Flick. However, the contract isn’t signed yet due to issues with his agent that both sides hope to fix soon.

According to a previous report, Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona are optimistic about a new contract deal.

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR BARCELONA

Signing De Jong is important for Barcelona to create financial flexibility and build a competitive team. Adjusting his contract will help sign new players like recent arrivals and target Nico Williams. De Jong’s strong end to last season added to his leadership and importance. His presence is crucial as Barcelona aim to close the gap in La Liga and compete in the Champions League.

Last season, Barcelona finished as champions in La Liga, marking a significant achievement for the team.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CLUB AND PLAYER?

Barcelona start the 2025-26 La Liga season wanting to improve from last year’s performances, even though they won every national competition. They play Mallorca in the league opener, a strong team that finished middle of the table last season. With De Jong expected to play a central role, both sides hope to finalize his new contract before the season starts. The contract outcome could affect Barcelona’s ability to make more signings and maintain squad stability as they aim for domestic and European success.