Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Barcelona are on the verge of finalising a new contract with Frenkie de Jong, extending his stay at the club until June 2029.
He mentions that A verbal agreement has already been reached, and the ‘final formal details are being sorted’ before the signatures are added.
This renewal marks the end of years of uncertainty surrounding one of the most debated contracts at Barcelona.
End of a long conversation
After months of intense negotiations, the club and the player’s camp have reached a full understanding.
De Jong’s representatives have been in constant communication with sporting director Deco, holding both face-to-face and phone meetings to move the talks forward.
According to reports, the key moment came during a summit a few weeks ago. In that meeting, De Jong’s agents made it clear that the Dutch midfielder was eager to renew quickly and had no intention of creating obstacles.
His willingness to cooperate was greatly appreciated by the club and played a crucial role in speeding up the process.
Final steps before official announcement
With his new representatives, De Jong has managed to close the agreement in record time.
Talks have advanced to the stage where both parties have already started exchanging documents.
The last steps involve securing the signatures of president Joan Laporta, vice-president Rafa Yuste, and other members of the board.
These are expected to be completed within the coming days. The forecast inside the club is that everything will be officially closed within a week at the latest.
This extension not only secures De Jong’s long-term future but also provides Barcelona with stability in midfield.
After years of speculation linking him with a possible exit, the Dutchman looks set to remain a central figure in Hansi Flick’s plans for the coming seasons.
