A number of players’ contracts are presently being renewed by Barcelona, and one of the main players they hope to keep for the future is Frenkie de Jong. De Jong’s renewal, meanwhile, appears to be the most difficult of them all, according to Mundo Deportive. Uncertainty around the Dutch midfielder’s desire to remain at the team or to finish out his contract and become a free agent in 2026 is the primary problem.
The manager, Hansi Flick, is keen for de Jong to stay at Barcelona because of his remarkable technical qualities and physical prowess. Nonetheless, there appears to be some hesitation on the part of de Jong. The fact that the player is still silent on the club’s offer of a contract extension, which was made before the end of 2023, is a telling indication of this hesitation.
Frenkie de Jong accepts to leave FC Barcelona
The possibility of De Jong leaving presents Barcelona with a chance to reduce its payroll costs significantly. Since the Dutchman is one of the highest-paid players at the club and has a contract that expires in 2026, he is an obvious target for cost cutting. His weekly pay is 1.1 million euros. On the field, he has made significant contributions, but the board seems willing to put financial stability first.
Although Frenkie de Jong joined Barcelona and has played 213 games, he has not been able to establish himself as a regular starter due to internal competition and recurring injuries. The player and the club are both considering their options in light of this, with the possibility of their relationship ending in the summer of 2024.
