The key factor that could push Frenkie de Jong to renew

Frenkie de Jong's future at FC Barcelona could have taken a definitive 180-degree turn. The Dutchman's contract with the Catalan club expires in June 2026 and, to date, there has been no significant progress in the negotiations for its renewal, so his continuity in the team led by Hansi Flick was called into question.

Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag on the bench, closely followed the midfielder's situation in Barcelona and had marked his signing as a priority in the next transfer markets. However, the 'red devils' dispensed with the services of the coach due to the poor results this season and gave the reins of the team to the Portuguese Rúben Amorim.

Frenkie could renew his contract with Barça

According to 'SPORT', this change in the Old Trafford dugout could affect De Jong, since the new Manchester coach will set the sporting policy that would not involve an excessive investment for his signing and his chances of joining the Premier League would have been reduced to a minimum. A scenario that favors Barça, which gains points to extending the commitment of the '21' with the club.

Hansi Flick is delighted with the footballer and everything indicates that he will have a key role in his system throughout the season. At 27 years old, the footballer is already the third captain of the squad and his situation will be discussed with the entity for next summer, since if they do not reach an agreement for his renewal, the culés would try to transfer him before losing him at zero cost.

However, after the latest events at the Theatre of Dreams, everything indicates that the footballer will give in to his demands and collaborate with Barça to ensure his stay at the institution where he landed five years ago.