Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that Frenkie de Jong’s contract renewal is almost wrapped up, with only a few small details left to iron out. Softfootball reports that information was revealed in a post made by sports expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He tweeted:
Barça director Deco confirms new deal almost done for Frenkie de Jong: Frenkie had some changes regarding his agents, we waited for that to be resolved. This issue has nothing to do with money. We’re now in the final stages. It will be done soon.
The Dutch midfielder, now 28, paused talks earlier this year after cutting ties with his longtime agent Ali Dursun, citing a breakdown in trust. He has since teamed up with Sébastien Ledure, a French representative known for his work with several top players, who’s already met with Deco multiple times to finalise the paperwork. The Sporting Director even revealed in an earlier interview that a deal is very close to being finalised.
Barcelona’s new proposal runs until 2028, with an optional extra year based on performance. His base salary will stay in the €18–19 million range, but deferred COVID-era payments will be replaced with fresh performance bonuses tied to appearances, trophies, and key milestones. Interestingly, the deal also includes a slightly reduced €80 million release clause, keeping the agreement in line with UEFA Financial Fair Play standards. This is one of the latest developments around the club, with Barcelona earlier announcing that the club has recorded a profit for the second year in a row.
For Barça, securing De Jong’s future is more than just another renewal; it’s strategic. The Dutchman is central to the team’s identity, and his extension would also help unlock financial room for new signings in the future.
President Joan Laporta has called De Jong “a pillar of the project,” and by the look of things, the player himself isn’t planning to go anywhere. He’s fully fit, training hard, and has reportedly told close friends he wants to end his career at Camp Nou.
