Frenkie de Jong and Eric García: priority folders in Barcelona
Published New:4/09/2025 - 20:50h
Updated New:4/09/2025 - 20:50h
The Barça board, once the summer market is closed, will address the renewals of Frenkie de Jong and Eric García, who end their contract in 2026
The summer market closed and FC Barcelona, although it left a good part of its homework done in terms of the preparation of the squad (only Roony Bardghji remains to be registered with the first team), there are several priority folders pending resolution in the coming weeks.
Two of them have to do with Frenkie de Jong and Eric García. Both players end their contract in 2026 and, although there is confidence in the signing of their new contracts, the club should not waste time updating their links. Otherwise, they could negotiate as free agents with any team from January 1.
Frenkie de Jong: tranquility and total confidence to renew until 2029
Regarding the future of the Dutchman, the 28-year-old himself recently revealed that his intention is to sign his new contract as soon as possible. However, he understands that the club must first resolve its problems with the 'Fair Play', but its continuity is taken for granted on both sides.
"I think I will sign a new contract with Barça. I can't be 100 percent sure, but if everything goes well, it will be done. I can't say when, but both parties want it and we will reach an agreement." the '21' began in early August.
Frenkie's salary was the subject of debate in the Blaugrana board, since the midfielder currently receives 19 million euros gross, plus other bonuses that can raise his emoluments to 25 'kilos'.
The club presented an offer that, finally, expired without a positive response from the player last year. However, the Arkel native has resumed a leading role with Hansi Flick's team (he is a starter alongside Pedri in the midfield) and is clear about his desire to stay in a club and a city where he feels very comfortable.
In total, De Jong has 19 goals and 23 assists in 261 official matches with Barcelona in six seasons in which he has won two Leagues, two Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
Eric García also hopes to stay in Barcelona
The case of Eric García does not generate too much concern, for now, in the Blaugrana dome. The Martorell native must meet with Deco shortly to agree on the terms of his renewal, which points to 2030 as the deadline.
The 24-year-old defender ruled out returning to Girona in January and other offers this summer, convinced by Hansi Flick to occupy a leading role in 25/26. A promise that the coach has been quick to fulfill, since the '24' started LaLiga as a starter in the first three days.
Eric was right back against Mallorca and Levante, while against Rayo he returned to his natural position as right center back, accompanying Andreas Christensen. In the pre-season, the Catalan was also in the starting lineup in two of Barça's four friendlies, ratifying the importance he had in the final stretch of 24/25.
Flick considers him a key piece in his defensive scheme, being a versatile player who also contributes a lot in attack. Last season he scored 5 goals and 3 assists, alternating the role of right back with that of pivot in Liga, Copa and Champions.
García arrived 'free of charge' in Barcelona in 2021 and, in 23/24, he went on loan to Girona. In total, the defender has 6 goals and 5 assists in 118 matches with the first team. In his record, in addition to the domestic treble of the previous year, are LaLiga and the Super Cup won with Xavi Hernández in 2023.
When will Frenkie de Jong and Eric García renew?
His salary is around 6 million gross per year, so there will not be too many problems to resolve his contract extension. This, as long as he remains important in Hansi Flick's scheme.
With Frenkie de Jong, on the other hand, there are several loose ends to resolve regarding his emoluments, since for now the Dutchman receives the second highest salary in the squad, behind Robert Lewandowski (26 'kilos' gross).
In that sense, the board's plan is to resolve both renewals in the coming weeks. Before the end of the year, the two folders must be closed, as long as the club normalizes its financial situation. For now, the return to rule 1:1 remains uncertain, a permanent problem when updating contracts and registrations.
Months ago, Barcelona closed the renewals of:
- Héctor Fort (2029, loaned to Elche)
- Iñaki Peña (2029, loaned to Elche)
- Jules Koundé (2030)
- Wojciech Szczęsny (2027)
- Ansu Fati (2028, loaned to Monaco)
- Lamine Yamal (2031)
- Raphinha (2028)
- Pau Cubarsí (2029)
- Gavi (2030)
- Pedri González (2030)
- Ronald Araujo (2031)
- Gerard Martín (2028)
- Fermín López (2029)
- Marc Casadó (2028)
In addition to Frenkie and Eric, Andreas Christensen also ends his contract in 2026. The Dane also counts for Hansi Flick, so he must renew before the end of the year.
