Decision on the way: De Jong sets the deadline to resolve his future at FC Barcelona

Despite the fact that until a few weeks ago everything pointed to his future not being at FC Barcelona, the situation of Frenkie de Jong has taken a radical turn. The Dutchman is determined to continue wearing the blue and claret jersey as he is happy at the club and in the city, which is why he is open to extending his commitment to the entity beyond June 30, 2026, the date when his current contract expires.

The change in the player's stance, who had been reluctant to sign his renewal with the club for some time, would be the result of the exciting project of Hansi Flick at Spotify Camp Nou. The '21' sees a competitive squad that can aspire to all titles and feels supported by the coach, who has shown his preference for a midfielder who has earned his complete trust in recent weeks and is starting to carve out a place in the starting eleven.

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', sources close to De Jong revealed that the player's priority is the sporting project and his role in it, even above the economic aspect. Frenkie's salary is one of the highest in the squad due to the deferrals during the pandemic, which has increased his earnings. The Dutchman believes he should receive a good salary due to his experience and quality, but as of today, his focus is on being part of a winning team.

The date when Frenkie de Jong will define his future at Barça

Beyond all this, the midfielder and his agent, Ali Dursun, believe that it is not yet the time to negotiate his renewal and consider that it will be between March and April when the time will come to sit down with Barça to define his future at the club. At that time, the season will be entering its final stretch and it will be easier to draw conclusions regarding the player's contribution and the team's performance.

At Can Barça, for their part, they completely agree with the stance of Frenkie and his representatives and are willing to wait until the final stretch of the season to see the evolution of a De Jong who is still working to reach 100% of his physical capacity after overcoming a complicated ankle injury. The club has no doubts about his quality, but they want to confirm that he can maintain the good level shown in recent matches or if he will return to showing irregular performance as in previous seasons.

If the midfielder maintains his current version, the blaugranas will offer him the extension of his commitment without hesitation, but they have communicated to his agent that it is best to wait to see him in the high-stakes matches that await Flick's team in the coming weeks, where they will compete for LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, to make a definitive decision. The end of the 'soap opera' begins to come into view on the horizon.