The future of Frenkie de Jong at FC Barcelona remains surrounded by uncertainties. While his contract runs until June 2026, the Dutch midfielder acts as a luxury replacement this season under the orders of Hansi Flick. A situation that could weigh heavily in the choices of the former Ajax Amsterdam concerning his future.
It is undoubtedly for this reason that Deco, the sports director of the Cules, wanted to underline the capital importance of De Jong within the workforce. The former Metronomer of Barça praised the state of mind and the ambition of the Batavian, while affirming the club's desire to extend his stay in Catalonia.
De Jong and Barça fail to get along
“We want players like Frenkie de Jong, eager for titles. We want Frenkie to be here and therefore for her negotiations for new contract, it will be discussed when the time comes ”, said the Portuguese leader to the Catalan media.
According to the information reported by Marcathe talks between De Jong and the Barcelona leaders have indeed been started. However, they have currently been stopped for several weeks, due to differences between the two parties on several aspects.