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Over the previous month or so, FC Barcelona have moved to safe the way forward for quite a lot of their essential gamers.
The likes of Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, Gerard Martin, and Pau Cubarsi have all signed new long-term contracts with the membership whereas Robert Lewandowski, Inigo Martinez, and Lamine Yamal are anticipated to observe swimsuit.
Talks have been held with the agent of Jules Kounde earlier as we speak with an goal to tie him right down to a brand new deal till 2030.
Nonetheless, the scenario of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong stays unsure regardless of a gathering going down between his agent and the membership director, Deco not too long ago.
Talks on maintain till finish of season
Certainly, in keeping with MARCA, Barcelona have put negotiations for De Jong’s renewal on maintain till the tip of the season as he stares at an unsure future.
Final Tuesday, a gathering befell in Barcelona between De Jong’s agent, Ali Dursun, and the membership’s sporting director, Deco. Many believed this might kickstart renewal negotiations, however progress was not made.
De Jong’s contract expires in 2026. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Whereas the membership reiterated its want for De Jong to increase his keep, no concrete steps have been taken. Each events agreed that discussions must be postponed till the tip of the season or when the membership’s sporting goals are clear.
De Jong not in a rush
For now, De Jong is retaining his choices open. The Netherlands worldwide feels snug within the metropolis and has at all times aimed to succeed at Barcelona.
Nonetheless, not every little thing has gone easily. He has skilled hostility from followers at occasions and has not forgotten how the membership tried to promote him in 2022 to alleviate monetary stress.
The midfielder would favor to keep away from making any fast selections, opting as a substitute to see how his position throughout the staff develops. Now that he has regained full health, he’s eager to grasp whether or not Hansi Flick really sees him as a core a part of the squad.
Furthermore, De Jong’s contract with Barcelona expires in June 2026, which provides strategic worth to delaying talks, as he might take a look at free company subsequent 12 months.
Barcelona, nonetheless, are decided to keep away from shedding De Jong totally free. The Catalans goal to settle the matter this summer time.
If De Jong agrees to resume, Barcelona will lengthen his contract. However ought to he refuse, the membership plan to place him in the marketplace to safe a switch price.
