Barcelona are working to agree a new contract with their star midfielder Frenkie de Jong amid continued interest from Premier League clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea. During Erik ten Hag’s first summer window at the Red Devils, the coach tried to sign De Jong to reunite with the player he enjoyed great success with at Ajax.
Although United reached a wage agreement with Barcelona, ​​the player’s reluctance to join the club and issues with the Spanish giants over deferred wages prevented a move to Old Trafford. Barcelona now face financial challenges and need around £85m to meet deadlines to sell 49% of Barça Studios before the summer transfer window closes.
Barcelona don’t want to lose De Jong
To alleviate this problem, selling players is being considered, although according to Marca there are some untouchables like Lamine Yamal, Gavi and Pedri, as well as veterans like Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski. Although De Jong is interested in extending his contract, he has not yet decided on his future and there is speculation about a possible move to Manchester.
Manager Erik ten Hag has publicly praised De Jong in the past, highlighting his unique quality and ability to strengthen any team in the world. The player had a solid season with Barcelona, ​​scoring one goal in 19 games in all competitions. His current contract with the club runs until summer 2026.