Frenkie de Jong has officially given his approval to sign a new long-term contract with Barcelona, extending his stay at the club until June 2029. The Dutch midfielder has been one of Hansi Flick’s consistent performers, and his decision to commit his future to the Catalan side will come as a major boost for the club.
Softfootball earlier reported that Barcelona sporting director Deco confirmed the deal was already in its final stages, but now De Jong has given his full approval, with a verbal agreement reached on every detail. The formal signing process is expected to follow soon, marking the completion of one of Barca’s top internal priorities this season.
According to top journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, he provided the latest on the situation by confirming the Dutchman has agreed to a new deal with Barcelona, Romano posted;
Frenkie de Jong has given his approval to sign his new contract at Barcelona until June 2029. The verbal agreement is done on every detail, just waiting on formal steps on both sides.
Softfootball understands that netherlands midfielder has been central to Barcelona’s setup this season, dictating the tempo and maintaining balance in midfield. Since returning from a muscle injury he picked up in the 6-0 thrashing of Valencia in the league, the Dutchman has played in every game for the catalans, underlining his importance to the team both defensively and creatively.
With the new improved deal, Barcelona aim to keep De Jong as one of the pillars of their team, ensuring long-term stability in midfield amid growing interest from several top european clubs. His renewed commitment shows how much he believes in the club’s vision under Flick and his desire to continue playing a leading role at Blaugrana Giants.
