FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is making crucial decisions regarding several of the team's players, with one of the most talked about situations being that of Frenkie de Jong. The relationship between the club and Frenkie de Jong has had ups and downs in recent months, and now his future seems almost decided.
Frenkie De Jong's Decline at Barça
Frenkie de Jong is not going through his best moment at FC Barcelona. Although the Dutch footballer arrived as a key piece for the club's project, his role has diminished significantly.
Under Hansi Flick and the arrival of new players in midfield, De Jong's role has been relegated to the background. With competition from the likes of Casadó, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Fermín and Gavi, the Dutchman has seen his time on the field drastically reduced.
Adding to this is the fact that De Jong is no longer considered a regular starter. His poor performances, combined with criticism from fans and whistles in the stadium, have made the player's future uncertain. Despite being the team's third captain, his presence in the starting eleven has been overshadowed by other, more in-form players.
Negotiations for his renewal
FC Barcelona tried to renew Frenkie de Jong's contract at one point, but the situation has changed. Initially, the club had proposed an extension due to the importance of the player in the sporting project. However, the offer has now expired.
According to reports from journalists such as Lluís Miguelsanz and Ramon Salmurri, Barça consider that De Jong's situation has changed, so negotiations must start from scratch.
The club's sporting management is determined not to allow the midfielder to reach the final year of his contract (June 2026) without having renewed or left the team. Faced with this uncertainty, Barça has opted to put De Jong on the market, looking for an exit in the next transfer window.
Frenkie de Jong's high salary
One of the main obstacles to Frenkie de Jong's departure is his high salary. During Josep Maria Bartomeu's presidency, the player signed a multi-million euro renewal, which has caused financial problems for the club.
Although De Jong has agreed to defer part of his salary due to Barcelona's financial crisis, the total cost to the club remains very high. De Jong's annual cost to Barça is estimated to be around €35 million, a figure that is difficult to sustain given the club's financial situation.