The future of Frenkie de Jong as a player of FC Barcelona has been the subject of many speculations in recent years, but it now seems certain that he will remain at the club in the near future.
Last year, he seemed almost acquired that De Jong would leave the club in 2025. He experienced difficulties after his return from a serious ankle injury, which led Hansi Flick to prefer Marc Casado in his eleven gala. However, he has reversed the situation in the past six months and is now considered an essential player for the Catalans.
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This is why he is about to sign a new contract, which is crucial since his current contract expires next summer. However, this has been delayed in recent weeks, because De Jong sought to end his relationship with Ali Dursun, his longtime agent.
Fortunately for Barcelona and Jong, it is now done, since Sport reports that the 27 -year -old is now represented by Pini Zahavi. The agent already met Joan Laporta and Hansi Flick to discuss a new contract for the Dutchman, El Chiringuito specifying that this meeting took place on Friday.
Barcelona and de Jong are already about to agree
Now that De Jong has changed agent, Barcelona should finalize his new lease in the very close future. An agreement in principle between him and the club would have already been concluded, so it remains to write the contract and to sign it on his return for the pre-season.
It is obvious that Barcelona wishes to keep the services of De Jong, who will remain an important player for Flick. It may not be also undisputed next season due to Marc Bernal's return, but it will nevertheless remain crucial.
