Frenkie de Jong's future isn't entirely clear at FC Barcelona. The Dutchman has caused many rumors about his next move. Although thanks to Hansi Flick he's been untouchable and seems to feel like a footballer again, the midfielder's future remains uncertain.
At least that's what Joan Laporta has made clear, as he's given an ultimatum with an expiration date to Barça's "21." The former Ajax player seems to be taking his time, and the Barça board doesn't like that. Frenkie de Jong is running out of time to make a decision.
Joan Laporta warned months ago
"No player in their last year of contract will be part of the first team," Joan Laporta explained. This is exactly Frenkie de Jong's case, as his contract ends in the summer of 2026. Deco has spent more than a year trying to activate the midfielder's renewal, but without success.
Joan Laporta has given Frenkie de Jong June 30 as the deadline. He either renews or he'll have to leave, since Barça won't let the Dutchman leave for free next summer.
At Barça, they're clear that the agreement must be closed before June 30, and there's confidence in achieving it, although it's complex. Deco has already made it clear that he doesn't want players in the squad with only one year left on their contract. However, he acknowledges that De Jong's case is special, as he has Flick's full trust.
Frenkie de Jong already knows what he must do to stay
If he renews, Frenkie will remain with the team next season. Flick considers him a key piece in his system, and the club also sees him as an indispensable pillar. The priority is to keep him and, at the same time, slightly reduce the wage bill to facilitate planning for the new season.
De Jong is fully aware of this. He knows that a gesture on his part would help the project's growth and that also motivates him. After a relationship with the club marked by ups and downs, his situation has changed radically in recent months.
Much of this change is due to Hansi Flick, who already requested his continuity last summer and promised him a leading role and has kept his word. Frenkie de Jong has had minutes, has been a starter, and has grown alongside the team in an outstanding end to the season.
Today, the Dutchman believes in what's being built in Barcelona. After several difficult years, he sees the opportunity to be part of a winning project. All that's left is to sign his renewal so all parties benefit.