FC Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong are already negotiating his renewal until 2029

Published:24/09/2024 - 09:50h

Updated:24/09/2024 - 11:16h

FC Barcelona is aware that the renewal of Frenkie de Jong is crucial and, therefore, seems to be actively working on it to achieve an agreement that satisfies both parties, with the intention of extending his contract until 2029

One of the major cases in terms of player renewal that FC Barcelona must resolve, and which has become more complicated, is that of Frenkie de Jong. The latest information surrounding this case suggested that the Catalan club has already made him an offer for renewal in line with the club's economic reality, yet the player has not responded, causing some uncertainty in the Barcelona sports management.

Why was there mention of a potential fear on the part of FC Barcelona regarding Frenkie's silence? The reason is simple: if the midfielder from Arkel does not accept the renewal proposal from the Barcelona side, Barça runs the clear risk of having to sell him in the next summer transfer window at a lower price than they could otherwise receive for him, or in the worst case scenario, lose him in 2026 as a free agent without gaining any economic benefit.

FC Barcelona is already negotiating the long-awaited renewal of Frenkie de Jong

However, it appears that the plans for the renewal of Frenkie de Jong are progressing positively for FC Barcelona. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, the Catalan club is seriously interested in extending the contract of the former Ajax player until 2029 and is actively working to achieve this.

At the moment, it is unknown whether this renewal agreement will include a salary adjustment. Currently, Frenkie de Jong, as per 'Capology' metrics, earns a total of 37.5 million euros gross per season (18 million net), a figure that has been mentioned in various media that Barça seeks to adjust to align with its wage structure through restructuring.

The Dutchman's return will be key to strengthening the Culé squad

If realized, this renewal would be nothing more than a statement of intent by FC Barcelona, recognizing in Frenkie de Jong a top-level player to strengthen its midfield, especially in a challenging moment of the season characterized by the shortage of personnel in that position. It is hoped that, once he is regularly called up again, he can display his best game under the guidance of Hansi Flick, a coach known for greatly enhancing his players.

There is full confidence that Frenkie de Jong will benefit from the German coach's double pivot system. In this tactical setup, the Dutchman has shown exceptional performance, provided that the Heidelberg-native gives him the necessary freedom to display his skills, thus becoming a valuable reinforcement for the Culé team.