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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has opened up about his future with the membership, revealing that he’s not overly involved about contract negotiations.
As an alternative, he stays centered on his soccer and is taking issues one step at a time. The Dutch worldwide emphasised that selections about his renewal will probably be made alongside his agent and household, with no rush to determine but.
Latest reviews counsel that Barcelona have reinitiated talks with de Jong relating to a brand new contract. This comes as considerably of a shock provided that the participant’s present deal runs till 2026.
Barcelona’s makes an attempt to safe his providers for the long run haven’t been secret, however now, it appears the membership is eager to settle issues quickly.
Regardless of the hypothesis round his contract, de Jong has made it clear that he’s extra involved along with his on-pitch efficiency and the crew’s success somewhat than the enterprise aspect of soccer.
“My contract renewal is a matter for the papers right here, however for me, it’s not,” he informed Voetbal Worldwide.
“I need to play soccer and after that, I’ll see what the membership desires to do with me, after which I’ll determine what I need to do, along with my agent and household,” he added.
Upset at his tenure
Frenkie de Jong anticipated to win extra titles at Barcelona. (Picture by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
Reflecting on his time at Barcelona, de Jong admitted that he had anticipated extra by way of silverware when he first signed for the membership.
After 4 years, he has received La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Tremendous Cup, however he had hoped for at the least double that variety of titles.
This sense of unfulfilled expectations has been a supply of disappointment, however he acknowledges that soccer may be unpredictable, and typically issues don’t unfold as deliberate.
“I’ve to confess that once I signed for Barcelona, I didn’t think about successful solely a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Tremendous Cup after 4 years. I anticipated at the least double, in order that disappoints me. Issues occur on the street you possibly can’t predict.”
De Jong additionally addressed hypothesis about his future, noting that whereas he enjoys life in Barcelona and appreciates the standard of life outdoors soccer, his precedence will at all times be his contribution to the crew on the sphere.
“Folks assume I need to keep at Barcelona without end as a result of life outdoors soccer is so good right here, and it’s good, however it’s nonetheless much less essential to what occurs on the pitch.
“If I might really feel that I can’t contribute sufficient, or if the crew can’t compete, I might be gone,” he added.
Talking on accidents
Frenkie de Jong additionally shared his ideas on his accidents. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
The midfielder additionally spoke concerning the challenges he has confronted with harm in 2024, notably along with his ankle.
At the beginning of his restoration, he was obsessive about monitoring any adjustments or reactions in his ankle, however over time, it has develop into simpler to handle.
“To start with section of my ankle harm, I used to be busy with my ankle day and night time. As quickly as I awoke, I might instantly really feel it.
“’Has it gotten greater? Is there a response?’ Now I’ve virtually forgotten that,” he famous.
Nonetheless, he continues to pay further consideration to his ankle, as some gamers cope with knee points, whereas his ankle requires ongoing care.
“Nevertheless, the ankle has at all times develop into one thing I’ve to take into consideration. By that I imply I should proceed to provide it further consideration. Some gamers have that with their knee, I’ve that with my ankle.
“This yr [2024] was probably the most tough interval in my life. For somebody who loves soccer as a lot as I do, all these months felt like an eternity.”
Taking part in with Lionel Messi
Frenkie de Jong has nothing however reward for Lionel Messi. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Lastly, de Jong shared his admiration for Lionel Messi, describing the legendary participant as head and shoulders above everybody else. He recalled how, it doesn’t matter what the crew did in coaching, Messi was at all times the perfect.
“I’ve by no means seen such a giant distinction between one participant and the remaining. No matter we did in coaching, Messi was the perfect, at all times.”
His skill to search out options on the pitch that even coaches couldn’t anticipate was one thing de Jong discovered outstanding and a testomony to Messi’s distinctive expertise.
“He sees options on the sphere that you simply as a coach can not consider upfront,” he added.
