FC Barcelona is in an impasse. While the Catalan management has launched an “extension” operation to extend the contracts of some of its nuggets (Pedri, Gavi, Cubarsí, etc.), the Blaugrana At the same time, they are trying to extend the contracts of Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo. Both under contract until 2026. A not so easy thing to do for Deco, the sporting director of the Catalan club.
According to Marcathe 25-year-old defender – injured since this summer – was offered a new contract with a salary increase in recent months. The Uruguayan international is considered a key player by Deco and Hansi Flick, his coach, who want to see him associated with Pau Cubarsí in the center of defense for years. Discussions will take place before the end of the calendar year between its representatives and the Barcelona board. On De Jong’s side, it’s more complicated. Marca reports that the 27-year-old Dutch midfielder has not yet received an offer to extend his lease. On the other hand, Barça offered to adapt his salary, which is currently very high, and to spread it over a greater number of years. The management has not received a response to this offer for months and is beginning to doubt its desire to stay in Catalonia. They also know that when his contract expires, De Jong – who will be 29 years old – will not receive any significant financial offers either.
