šØ Near-Final Agreement: FC Barcelona & Frenkie de Jong Set for Contract Extension Until 2029 šµš“
In a major development for Barcelona’s long-term project, the club is on the verge of reaching a full agreement with Frenkie de Jong to renew his contract until 2029, according to multiple sources close to the negotiations.
š Deal Details:
- The renewed contract would extend De Jongās stay until June 2029.
- Barcelona are seeking to adjust his salary structure ā likely reducing his immediate wages while spreading them more evenly across the contract to ease Financial Fair Play (FFP) pressure.
- While some performance-based incentives will be included, the deal will also reaffirm De Jongās status as a central figure in BarƧaās midfield rebuild.
š¬ Why This Matters:
- De Jong has repeatedly expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona despite strong interest from clubs like Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and PSG over the past two seasons.
- With Pedri and Gavi also locked in for the long term, this move reinforces Joan Laportaās vision of building around a technically dominant, home-grown-style midfield.
- Barcelonaās inability to offload De Jong in 2022 and 2023 due to his contract and loyalty now turns into a win ā they keep a world-class player while restructuring his financial terms more sustainably.
š From Transfer Rumors to Stability:
This marks a sharp turn from the uncertainty that previously surrounded De Jong. Once seen as a likely sale due to his high wages and value, he is now poised to lead the team under Hansi Flick, who views him as a perfect fit for his high-possession, vertical-playing style.
š The final contract is expected to be signed and officially announced later this month, barring last-minute changes.
Would you like a projected lineup for Barcelonaās midfield with De Jong, Gavi, and Pedri under Flickās system?
