Barcelona issue new ultimatum to Frenkie de Jong over contract renewal – Report | OneFootball

Despite being one of the key parts of Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona team, the midfielder Frenkie de Jong has seen his future at the Blaugrana club remain highly uncertain for the last several years.

The main problem is his contract, which expires in 2026, and the two parties have yet to arrive at an agreement on a renewal despite being engaged in negotiations for quite a while now.

Recently, things were looking to be improving between the two parties, especially since the 28-year-old Dutch player changed his agent. However, any decisive breakthrough in this operation remains elusive for the Catalans.

In such a scenario, a report from Fichajes claims that Barcelona have now drawn a firm line. The club has informed De Jong that he must make a decision in the coming weeks, with president Joan Laporta making it clear that negotiations will not extend beyond January.

For Barcelona, the reasoning is simple: they cannot afford to risk losing a player of De Jong’s value without financial compensation. Should the midfielder refuse to commit to fresh terms, the Catalans are prepared to place him on the transfer market this winter.

De Jong, for his part, has consistently expressed his happiness at Barcelona and his desire to stay. However, as per the report, the board suspects his cautious approach may be a negotiating tactic to secure more favorable conditions.

If no agreement is reached, Barcelona’s contingency plan is clear: sell the Dutchman in January, either to a top European side or to suitors in the Middle East, where lucrative offers are expected.

Time is running out, and the coming weeks will prove decisive. Whether De Jong renews his commitment to FC Barcelona or begins a new chapter elsewhere, the decision will have major implications for Flick’s tactical setup and long-term strategy.