Fabrizio Romano: Player Desperate to Join Barcelona, They have a Free Run at Signing Him

The future of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona remains uncertain as contract renewal talks are pushed to 2024. Despite strains in relations with the club hierarchy, both parties have expressed mutual interest in finding an agreement. With new arrival Deco expected to patch up relations, Barcelona is eager to keep the crucial midfielder past his current 2025 deal, although it will require de Jong to take a salary cut to fit into the new salary structure.

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong is set to renew his contract with the club as they prioritize keeping their young core intact. Talks for the renewal are scheduled for 2024, with both parties expressing a mutual interest in reaching an agreement. Deco, who recently joined the club, is tasked with repairing relations with de Jong and his agents. The Dutch midfielder’s presence on the team has been crucial, and Barcelona is said to be willing to make efforts to keep him despite the need for a salary cut to fit into the club’s new structure.