Frenkie de Jong's stance on his future at Barça: renew or leave?

One of the main pending 'folders' for the sports management of FC Barcelona is the renewal of Frenkie de Jong. The case of the Dutchman in the blue and garnet team has been a true 'roller coaster' of emotions.

At the beginning of the season, the former Ajax player was considered one of the top candidates to be part of the 'exit operation'. However, after recovering from a severe grade two sprain in his right ankle last October, he has been regaining prominence in the team.

The Dutchman has taken on significant importance in Hansi Flick's sports project

Despite some irregular performances that put him in the spotlight as a possible sale, Frenkie de Jong has managed to overcome adversity. The trust placed in him by Hansi Flick, along with his complete recovery from the physical setback affecting his right ankle, have been key to his resurgence as a footballer.

Recently, the '21' has recently stated that the injury is a thing of the past and he feels completely recovered. "Is the ankle injury? It's something completely overcome. I feel good again. I no longer think about it when I'm on the field, so that's it," the international with the 'Oranje' admitted recently.

His noticeable physical improvement has allowed him to show his best version again and gain importance in the team, especially now that his main competitor in midfield, Marc Casadó, is injured. In light of this, it is expected that De Jong will continue to take on a leading role at Barça, as at his peak he is one of the best midfielders in the world, a fundamental piece for Barcelona.

Frenkie de Jong, optimistic about his renewal with FC Barcelona

Given these circumstances, it is not surprising that there is increasing talk of his renewal. According to reports from 'Mundo Deportivo', it seems that Frenkie de Jong is willing to extend his contract until June 30, 2026, showing a good disposition to reach an agreement, given his change in situation at the club.

It is expected that Ali Dursun, the Dutchman's representative, and Deco, the sports director of FC Barcelona, will meet soon to resume discussions. The player from Arkel values the trust of the coach and believes in the club's young and talented project, where he hopes to be valued and achieve great things.

The outcome of this negotiation is still uncertain, especially considering that in the past Frenkie de Jong would not have accepted a renewal proposal due to the complicated context. However, with the current circumstances being more favorable, there is a possibility of reaching an agreement, although it remains to be seen whether the conditions offered by Barcelona will align with the player's expectations to extend his stay in the culé team.