Barcelona’s key midfielder has made a firm promise of loyalty to his future at Barcelona with renewal contract discussions in good shape after the midfielder rejected Saudi Arabian giant advances.
The 27-year-old showed his commitment to remain at Camp Nou despite the humongous interest being displayed by Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, which was willing to pay a behemoth salary package for his services.
The player has reaffirmed his commitment with his masterful performance for Barcelona in their 4-0 Champions League thrashing of Borussia Dortmund, where he controlled the midfield with 62 precise passes and demonstrated his defensive prowess.
According to Diario Sport, the player is Frenkie de Jong.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has been leading the campaign to convince Frenkie de Jong to remain at the club, naming him as his long-term jigsaw’s key player.
The German boss personally campaigned to convince the club to place the priority on renewing the midfielder, valuing his services as a deep-lying playmaker who provides creativity and defensive solidity.
De Jong’s 2026 contract has witnessed the talks escalating over the last few weeks, with Barcelona making an official approach and the two parties now going into the nitty-gritty.
Money is on the table, but the player’s commitment to remain has set the agenda for talks, with his representatives still in regular contact with the club.
Frenkie de Jong’s refusal to reject Saudi interest is a reflection of his conviction in the new Barcelona plan under Flick, especially after their recent resurgence in La Liga and the Champions League.
Having endured a disastrous spell last season through injury, the midfielder is now improving from strength to strength and thus is one of Flick’s most important pieces.
With a deal now done, De Jong’s extension would secure Barcelona’s midfield as the club sets the course for a decisive summer transfer window.
The transfer would not only lock up one of the continent’s top midfielders with the club but also make sense of the club’s increasing allure under Flick.
With negotiations at a closing point, all the signs point to De Jong remaining at the center of Barcelona’s rebuilding.
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