Frenkie de Jong's future at FC Barcelona seems to be on a pretty good track. Club and player apparently show an especially solid relationship after a 2024/25 season marked by ups and downs, but which culminated with the Dutchman earning the trust of Hansi Flick and the affection of the Barça fans, as one of the most decisive pieces of the squad.
This left him in a favorable position for a possible contract renewal with the culé team. It should be noted that, to date, the contractual extension has not been finalized due to delays on the part of Frenkie himself, who is in the process of breaking his ties with his lifelong representative, Ali Dursun.
This inconvenience has prevented Barcelona from having a clear interlocutor to lay the foundations for an agreement that, in principle, should not present major difficulties in closing soon. Meanwhile, the absence of an official renewal causes rumors to arise around the figure of the former Ajax player.
The '21', in his last year of contract, has shown that, in full condition, he can be one of the best midfielders in the world. His partnership with Pedri González at the base of the midfield has become a key piece of the Barça game, showing great intelligence in the organization of the game and a progressive improvement in the defensive section, historically his weakest point.
Arsenal sets its sights on Frenkie de Jong
The Dutchman's situation has not gone unnoticed by one of the greats of Europe. According to the portal Fichajes.com, Arsenal, which this season has already reinforced its engine room with Martín Zubimendi, former player of Real Sociedad, would be interested in incorporating De Jong to raise the quality of its midfield.
- 📌 FRENKIE DE JONG'S NUMBERS IN THE 2024/25 SEASON WITH FC BARCELONA: 46 matches played, two goals and two assists.
However, the same source asserts that the Gunners do not plan to make an offer to Barcelona during this summer market. Mikel Arteta's team's strategy would be to wait for Frenkie to conclude his contract with the team from the Ciudad Condal, trying to sign him as a free agent in the summer transfer window 2026/27.
De Jong's renewal: is the key in the economic aspect?
The outcome of this operation will depend on whether the renewal with Barcelona is finalized. Sportingly, the conditions are very favorable for both parties, as De Jong has gained prominence in Hansi Flick's project. However, the economic agreement is still to be seen, as the Dutchman's salary needs to adapt to the financial reality of the institution.