Barcelona extend De Jong’s contract until 2029 | OneFootball

Barcelona announced on Wednesday morning the contract renewal of midfielder Frenkie De Jong. The Dutchman signed a new deal with the Spanish club until 2029.

The 28-year-old player finalized the agreement after the team’s training session. He signed the contract alongside president Joan Laporta, vice president Rafael Yuste, board member Joan Soler, and sporting director Deco.

Time at Barcelona

De Jong joined the Catalan team in July 2019 after standing out at Ajax in the Netherlands, the club where he was developed. He played 89 games for the Dutch side, scoring five goals and providing thirteen assists, in addition to winning two titles.

In his first season with Barcelona, the midfielder quickly adapted to Spanish football and made 42 appearances, with two goals and four assists.

Six seasons on, De Jong remains important for the Spanish team. In total, the Dutchman has 19 goals and 24 assists in 267 matches, along with two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, and two Spanish Super Cups.

Performance this season

De Jong has eight appearances this season, six in La Liga and two in the Champions League. The midfielder wore the captain’s armband in league matches against Rayo Vallecano and Getafe.

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