Based on an replace shared by SPORT, it has come to mild that Barcelona are prioritising a contract renewal for Frenkie de Jong, with Deco and Hansi Flick eager to safe the Dutch midfielder’s long-term future on the membership.
As such, there are claims that talks over a renewal have already begun with the participant’s camp, and there’s rising optimism that an settlement might be reached quickly.
De Jong is presently below contract till 2026, and Barcelona have provided a three-year extension, preserving him on the membership till 2029. This proposal consists of the identical wage he presently earns—between €18m and €19m gross per season.
Given the membership’s monetary constraints, sustaining his wages slightly than providing a rise is a strategic transfer to maintain their wage invoice below management.
Deco met with De Jong’s agent, Ali Dursun, on February 19 to current the brand new renewal proposal, because the earlier provide had expired. The midfielder now has a vital choice to make.
Flick’s affect and the profitable mission
Barcelona need Frenkie de Jong to remain. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
A key consider De Jong’s choice to remain at Barcelona is the affect of Flick. The German coach has full confidence within the Dutchman and has made him a starter in his plans.
With Marc Casado injured, De Jong is predicted to play an much more distinguished position in midfield through the essential remaining stretch of the season.
Barcelona are additionally constructing a aggressive squad for the long run, and De Jong sees himself as a central determine in Flick’s long-term mission.
The ambiance on the membership is way extra optimistic now than in earlier months, rising the probabilities of securing his renewal.
With the membership decided to finalise the extension within the coming weeks, optimism is excessive that De Jong will commit his future to Barcelona.
Whereas negotiations will proceed till the top of the season, all indicators recommend that the Dutch midfielder is leaning in the direction of staying on the membership.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.