Frenkie de Jong ended the previous season prematurely due to ankle injury. For this reason, he was missing at Euro 2024 and lost the beginning of the autumn round. After recovering, it was still not easy for him. The 27-year-old lost his place in the starting eleven, and the next poor changes did not give great hope. Fans and club activists were also dissatisfied, because De Jonga's salary is one of the highest in the team. So there were ideas to put it on the transfer list. Even clubs from Saudi Arabia showed interest in itPremier League and Borussia Dortmund. Recently, however, there has been a breakthrough.
What about French de Jong's contract? “It's not yet time”
In January and in February the midfielder began to play much more often. Against Valencia (7: 1) he even put on the captain's band and scored a goal. The footballer himself was even to inform the rest of the cloakroom about the desire to stay in the club. This was accepted in the club with a lot of optimism. President Joan Laporta and coach Hansi Flick were satisfied. For now, however, no negotiations have been undertaken.
FC Barcelona activists would like to wait with it until the end of the season. According to “Mundo Deportivo”, De Jonga's surroundings also have its plan. – Frenkie and his agent, Ali Dursun, believe that it's not yet time to talk about extending the contract. They think that in March or April there will be time to talk to the club. Then we will see how Barcelona reaches the finish of the competition and what he brought de Jong, who according to people from his surroundings presents only 80 percent. his best form and still has a lot to improve – we read.
Key weeks for de Jonga. He must prove to activists
Thus, the Dutchman would like to improve his negotiating position in the coming weeks. His salary is to be adapted to the economic situation of the club. According to informers “Mundo Deportivo”: “For him, a sports project and a feeling that he plays an important role in it than the economic aspect.” Despite this, he would still prefer his salary to remain at a high level.
The de Jong's contract is valid until the end of June 2026. What conditions will be proposed to him will be decided by subsequent matches, which will be of key importance in the context of decisions in the league, King Cup and Champions League. Already on Monday, February 17, FC Barcelona will be able to return to the position of Laliga's leader. In order for this to happen, he must defeat Rayo Vallecano (21:00).