The file of Frenkie de Jong is one of the top priorities of the sports management of FC Barcelona. The midfielder, who has rediscovered his best form and is starting to earn a spot in Hansi Flick's starting eleven, is under contract until 2026, and although his current 'sweet' situation invites optimism about his renewal, the reality is that, as of today, there have been no significant advances in this regard.
Despite the fact that just a few months ago the Dutchman seemed to have one foot out of the City of Barcelona, the radical change in his situation in the first team has led to the positions between the player and the club to be getting closer. With the full backing of his coach and putting his ankle problems behind him, the '21' is starting to be seen as a key piece of the German's project, but his future at the club remains uncertain.
As of today, the most likely scenario is the extension of the midfielder's commitment to the Catalan team, as he is very comfortable in the city and at the institution and wants to continue wearing the blue and garnet jersey. However, the player has decided, together with Barça, to postpone negotiations until the end of March or early April.
The idea of both Frenkie and the Catalans is to evaluate his performance and the team's situation in the coming weeks. When the time comes, and if nothing changes abruptly in the coming days, the player will sign his new contract as a culé.
Barça sets a price for the possible transfer of De Jong
Beyond this, and although optimism at Can Barça regarding De Jong's continuity is growing, the offices of Spotify Camp Nou are preparing for a possible scenario in which the player decides not to renew with the club. If this is the case, the culés refuse to let him enter his last year of contract with the risk of losing him for free in the summer of 2026, so they would put him on the market at the end of the current season.
Clubs like Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, and Al-Ittihad are aware of this condition of the azulgranas, so they are keeping an eye on the situation of the Dutchman in case the negotiations 'break' unexpectedly. However, the Catalans are clear that, if they are forced to part with the '21', they would only accept an offer exceeding 40 or 50 million euros.
Frenkie has a value of 45 million euros according to 'Transfermarkt', which is why the Catalans, considering his contractual situation, believe that this figure is more than reasonable for a player who, at 27 years old, is among the best in the world when in top form. The saga of De Jong continues to unfold, and although everything points to him extending his stay in the City of Barcelona, all options remain on the table.