FC Barcelona keen to renew Dutch ace midfielder's contract till 2029
- Frenkie de Jong has been one of the most consistent players for Barca in the past few years.
- FC Barcelona is keen to renew the ace midfielder de Jong's contract before 2025.
FC Barcelona's recent 5-0 win against Young Boys in the 2nd UCL matchday had massive positives for the club. Apart from being a brilliant display from the unit overall, after a disappointing loss against Osasuna, the game also had some crucial playing time for Barcelona star returnee Frenkie de Jong.
FC Barcelona keen to renew Dutch ace midfielder's contract till 2029
Having faced consecutive ankle injuries last season, with the most recent one in April, de Jong returned to the football pitch in Barcelona's jersey after more than 5 months. And although he didn't get many opportunities to make a strong effect in the fixture, the Dutch star gave some displays of his usual best.
While de Jong's return has been much celebrated by the Blaugrana club, it has been the case for quite a while now. Having played more than 200 games for the side, de Jong has been one of the most consistent mainstays in FC Barcelona's lineup. Given the ace midfielder's utility in the setup, reports suggest that the Catalan club wants to renew his club contract soon.
Currently, the Dutch star's contract with Barca extends till June 2026; however, considering his importance in Flick's Barca setup, with him being one of the 5 club captains, they want to renew him soon. As per recent reports from Diario SPORT, the Blaugrana club has intensified negotiations to try to renew the player's contract before the end of the year.
Although there hadn't been a significant response from the player's entourage about renewing in the past, it is considerably clear that de Jong wants to succeed at Barça without thinking of an away move. However, considering significant interest from European Giants Manchester United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, who have inquired about him, the Catalan club needs to be quicker in renewal operations.
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As of the current scenario, de Jong stands as a significantly important player for Hansi Flick's new Barcelona setup, and the club doesn't want to lose on him. Although crucial updates are yet to arrive on the player's renewal, it is much expected that FC Barcelona would be looking to have the player secured to the club with a long contract till 2029.
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