Barça has absolutely no news about Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman has fully recovered from his physical problems, has had minutes and has even been a starter. Despite that, he still hasn't said anything about his offer to renew his contract. Joan Laporta is fed up with waiting for a reply for so long and has decided to turn the page: He's found his replacement.
Joan Laporta's plan is clear: He'll try to sell Frenkie de Jong during next summer transfer window. In the meantime, he'll try to get some money before 2026, when he would leave for free. For next season, the president doesn't want to even hear about the Dutchman, the relationship is not good and he hopes to cut it off.
The Catalonian club paid around 70 million euros for him years ago. Although the idea was to extend his contract, Catalunya Ràdio has already said that the situation is complicated. He hasn't replied and has had the offer for months. There have been meetings with his entourage, but it's believed that he has no intention of extending his contract.
Frenkie De Jong, Farewell to Barça: Laporta Wants Baena
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Laporta has a plan with Frenkie de Jong. He has to leave in summer if he doesn't want to renew his contract. The idea is to receive around 40 million euros for a player who could leave for free, at zero cost, in 2026.
In addition to getting a significant sum from his sale, Barça would get rid of his high salary, one of the largest in the squad. It would open up a significant space in the wage bill and facilitate the arrival of other players.
The president has no doubts. Frenkie de Jong's replacement is in Spain, he is an international for La Roja and he is crazy to wear the culer jersey: Alex Baena. He's one of the objectives for next season and the sale of the Dutchman would facilitate (a lot) his possible arrival in 2025.
Villarreal is already aware of Barça's interest in Baena and willing to negotiate. In fact, despite referring to his clause, they intend to include a player in the operation, with Pablo Torre being their favorite player. There's still time but this possibility is gaining strength and Frenkie de Jong Will end up leaving a year before his contract ends.