Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong were at one point destined for an acrimonious split this summer, but after an excellent second half of the season under Hansi Flick, the relationship between club and player has taken a U-turn. The 27-year-old is now set to sign a new deal with the Blaugrana.
De Jong’s salary is one of the highest in the squad, and the new deal is expected to bring his wages in line with the rest of the team. Barcelona have reportedly reached a rough agreement to extend his deal, but since there has been no progress towards the deal being inked.
According to Diario AS, the delay is down to de Jong’s former agent Ali Dursun. De Jong split with Dursun in order to speed up negotiations with Barcelona earlier this year, but it is not yet clear whom de Jong has been working with to seal this new deal.
Yet Dursun, of HCM Sports, is supposedly making the separation process from de Jong difficult, and until their working relationship is terminated, Barcelona cannot sign the new deal with the Dutchman.
Flick had no qualms introducing de Jong into the starting line-up once he looked sharp, and he took Marc Casado’s place from earlier in the season. Next year it looks as if the Dutchman will have a fierce battle on his hands for minutes though, with Pedri a fixture alongside him.
Marc Bernal will no doubt take some time to return to full fitness after his cruciate ligament injury last season, but he in theory plays in the same position. Meanwhile towards the end of the campaign, Gavi also played deeper at times. Flick will have at least three alternatives to de Jong, should his level drop.
Shaheedgaya
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He is a unique player and we need him in the squad so deco and flick pls just pay him what ever whant from the team 😂l love you frenkie😻♥️
Hoycdenoz
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Reduce your wages please Frankie we need you
Constantinetino
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please sell him
That's why ur a yam, Because if u where following Barca new by now u would've known already by the ongoing negotiations of him signing a new deal very soon with a reduced salary in which that is something his willing to do,,sit there and be thinking all about uploading player nonsense, Do know how flexible Dejong is and how many roles in can play in,, not to talk of anyone available or better than him in the market like him,, Just sit and talk rubbish about Barca to upload their key players because our Laliga 1:1 registration issue,as if it's the way to resolve it ,,some of u watch football but in dream.🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️👎
peah_jr46899
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
Stop arguing guys for all we know is that every player has a contract with the club and both the club and the players need to value them. De Jong is one of the captains and very key to the coach and the club. The contract renewal is at a stallmate because Frenkie De Jong is getting separated from his previous agent (who was playing hardball with the club during various negotiations) and getting a new one to speed up the process because of his love for the club. Note: Frenkie De Jong is still contracted to Barça and both the club and fans need to honour that.
Zeediklpyz
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Am not bullying u bro ,cuz if u've watching our matches u understand by now that the pivot role and the stability that Dejong brings in our midfield has is unmatched since he got back form🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Which nonsense pivot are you talking about mumu, you don’t even talk about his wages currently dejong can not play what his earning. He doesn’t want to reduce his salary but Ralphina that’s a winger does not earn the money Dejong is earning in Barcelona. We’re struggling to register and be in laliga 1:1 still yet you don’t understand why he need to create space for Barcelona to bring in winger and defender. We’re not struggling about midfield if you know football and Barcelona style of playing. 😡😡
Zeediklpyz
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One more year de jong
You’re not serious
Zeediklpyz
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
How is he a fool. Analysis why you said that because i don’t understand why Barcelona are still keeping him… maybe you should call yourself a fool if you really like Barcelona… what’s he playing that is more special to his salary
Zeediklpyz
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What is so special in dejong contract you should let him go if he can not take pay cut
kawbdinu
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n.
sodcltyz
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I thought the old Barca stadium has a capacity of about 80- 90000 how come the new one is 60000 capacity? This is home trouble, no one wants to buy Barca players. Its like all clubs are teaming up to fight so Barca does not rise but God pass dem. With God next season Barca will conquer the whole footballing world hmm!!!
The new one will be over hundred thousand seats when completed. They just want to start playing there with the sixty thousand seats until it is fully operational. It is better than hiring the current stadium
lauabdlnpz
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Come to Tottenham hotspur boi...
rayeksty
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((t
jozbcdprsy
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I hope the salary reduction will be discussed in the renewal since he wants to stay by all means
Pepaeit
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Dec and lapota very dull why can't they sell him at the end he will leave for free
H is not willing to leave if barcelona force him to leave then they have to pay all his salary
sodciorty
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Dec and lapota very dull why can't they sell him at the end he will leave for free
Wioadosuyz
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Acb
Wioadosuyz
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cbno
ceobdprs
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
That’s makes you feel smart ??
ceobdprs
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
Ok. Thank you
Zikaclotu
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
Shey you know say you be fool
ceobdprs
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Get him out as well too, wage is too high plus we done need him , we want him but not a need
Dideimnruz
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please sell him
I thought the old Barca stadium has a capacity of about 80- 90000 how come the new one is 60000 capacity? This is home trouble, no one wants to buy Barca players. Its like all clubs are teaming up to fight so Barca does not rise but God pass dem. With God next season Barca will conquer the whole footballing world forca Barca
Dideimnruz
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I thought the old Barca stadium has a capacity of about 80- 90000 how come the new one is 60000 capacity? This is home trouble, no one wants to buy Barca players. Its like all clubs are teaming up to fight so Barca does not rise but God pass dem. With God next season Barca will conquer the whole footballing world hmm!!!
wutbcdinrz
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Sell him rather than keep him at a salary way above what his salary ought to be.
huebdkosu
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U are a stupid man fool like u talking nonsense
kutbcemprt
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One more year de jong
Constantinetino
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I think 🤔 you... you don't understand the football..bully
Am not bullying u bro ,cuz if u've watching our matches u understand by now that the pivot role and the stability that Dejong brings in our midfield has is unmatched since he got back form🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Pebadopsu
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Are u mad 😠
I think 🤔 you... you don't understand the football..bully
Constantinetino
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please sell him
Are u mad 😠
pidklmoprz
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😁😁😁😁😁
RapagGHUpcoming
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sell him and bring kante for 10 mil + Rodrigo.
teubdnpsz
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Frenkie de Jong finds your way out from Barcelona club ok
Pebadopsu
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De Jong Please Leave The Europe
dowdiklty
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Please De jong don't leave barcelona
satbcety
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Sell De Jong pls
Pebadopsu
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please sell him