Frenkie de Jong reportedly has a contract offer on his table from Barcelona, with the Blaugrana keen on shielding his long-term future.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Frenkie de Jong might soon sign a new contract with Barcelona. The Catalan giants have submitted a new deal to their 26-year-old mainstay, even though he has three years left on his current agreement. But they want to secure his long-term future.
Frenkie de Jong has battled some unfair treatment to become a mainstay in the middle of the park for Barcelona. The Dutchman has arguably been the most consistent and reliable performer for Barcelona since joining them from Ajax four years ago. But his future was uncertain last year as the Blaugrana looked to offload him to balance the books.
A summer 2022 exit did not materialise, even though Manchester United pushed hard for his signature. And de Jong has subsequently established himself as a pivotal figure for Barcelona, featuring in every game when fit. The 26-year-old has turned out 187 times thus far for Barcelona while chipping in with 16 goals and 21 assists.
Meanwhile, de Jong’s current contract runs until June 30, 2026. So, he has three more years left on his deal. But that has not stopped Barcelona from submitting a new proposal on the player’s table. The Catalan giants are keen on securing his long-term future, thus making their offer to him.
The Dutch midfielder was a target for Manchester City this past summer. The Premier League champions even considered a part-exchange deal to secure de Jong’s services. But a move did not materialise, with Barcelona keeping the 26-year-old for the long haul.
The latest update has revealed that Barcelona will look to keep hold of the Dutchman for several more years. But it is unclear if the reigning La Liga champions are ready to hike his wages amid their never-ending financial woes.
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The 26-year-old, who has a market value of €75 million, deserves to be Barcelona’s highest-paid player. But it is unclear if the Catalan giants are ready to break the bank with their new contract offer to de Jong.
