FC Barcelona Offers Frenkie de Jong New Deal
The proposed deal would not only secure De Jong's long-term future but also demonstrate the club's commitment to keeping its key players, as they aim to build a strong team under Flick's management. The outcome of the contract talks will be crucial in determining De Jong's future at the club, and fans will be eagerly waiting for a response from the midfielder.
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has approved a proposal to renew Frenkie de Jong's contract, which expires in 2026, with a three-year extension offer worth 18-19 million euros per season, in an effort to keep the midfielder at the club amidst interest from Premier League clubs.
The new proposal comes after De Jong expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona, citing the improved situation under manager Hansi Flick's management. The club had previously withdrawn their offer earlier in the season but has now reignited contract talks with the Dutch midfielder. De Jong's agent met with Barcelona's sporting director Deco last month, and the proposed deal would see him give up unpaid wages from 2020.
Barcelona are keen to avoid losing De Jong, who has been a transfer target for several clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal. The midfielder has improved his performances on the field, and a new contract could see him stay at the club for the foreseeable future. De Jong's past has been marred by controversy, including financial turbulence and fan pressure to leave the club, but he has expressed a desire to stay in Barcelona, where he lives with his partner.
The club expects a response from De Jong in the coming weeks, and a positive resolution could see him commit to the club long-term, giving Barcelona the leverage to deny other clubs' interest in him. With the new contract offer, FC Barcelona hopes to secure De Jong's future and keep him at the club, where he has become an integral part of the team.
