If Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong fail to reach an agreement on a new contract, the club may soon consider selling the Dutch midfielder. De Jong has been a target for Manchester United for some time, but a transfer deal has not yet materialized.
However, if Barcelona is unable to secure his future at the club, a potential move could happen as early as the summer of 2025.
De Jong’s current contract runs until 2026, leaving him with two more years on his deal. Despite that, Barcelona is eager to extend his contract and is actively working to ensure his long-term commitment to the club. According to reports from the Spanish outlet SPORT, De Jong has not yet responded to Barcelona’s latest contract offer. If he declines it, the club plans to sell him next summer.
In a similar situation, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who has also been linked with a potential move to Manchester United, has yet to reach an agreement with the club on his contract renewal. Araujo’s contract is also set to expire in 2026, and his future remains uncertain.
The failure to extend contracts for key players like De Jong and Araujo could force Barcelona to make difficult decisions regarding their transfer strategies in the near future.
Barcelona’s priority is now focused on securing the futures of their talented young midfielders, Pedri and Gavi. Both players are seen as integral parts of the club’s plans and are reportedly “fully committed” to staying at Barcelona. Should De Jong choose not to renew his contract, there is speculation that these rising stars could take on even more responsibility within the team, potentially reducing De Jong’s role.
The report further suggests that De Jong has garnered interest from several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. Over the summer, there were persistent rumors linking him to a reunion with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, a manager De Jong worked with during his time at Ajax.
Despite these rumors, De Jong has consistently expressed his happiness at Barcelona. When asked about his future, De Jong confidently stated, “Without a doubt, I’m very happy here with my family in Barcelona.”
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has also weighed in on the situation, acknowledging that De Jong’s departure would be a significant blow to the club. Laporta commented, “Leaving Barcelona would be the last thing he’d want.
He’s told me many times how happy he is here. We’re delighted to have him, but we can’t prevent a player from leaving if that’s their wish.”
While Barcelona hopes to keep De Jong, the uncertainty surrounding his contract extension leaves his future in doubt. Whether he remains with the Catalan giants or moves to a new club, his decision will have major implications for Barcelona’s plans and the broader European transfer market.
