Barcelona’s season is only just underway, yet there is already plenty happening behind the scenes at the club.
From the race against time to get the Camp Nou ready for reopening, to questions over whether Hansi Flick will rotate heavily in the early weeks, every move the Catalans make is being watched closely.
On the pitch, there have been encouraging signs from the younger core of the squad, with Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal continuing to impress in training.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s financial situation remains under intense scrutiny as the club battles to ensure compliance with La Liga’s Fair Play regulations ahead of the September deadline.
Against this backdrop, contract renewals have taken on extra importance.
The board, led by Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, are working tirelessly to secure the long-term futures of key stars.
With recent progress made in Jules Kounde’s extension, focus has now turned to another cornerstone of Barcelona’s midfield.
And today, a significant development has come to light regarding Frenkie de Jong.
According to El Chiringuito TV via X, the Dutch midfielder and club captain has now fully severed ties with his long-time agent Ali Dursun, instead linking up with Sebastien Delure.
This shift comes at a crucial time, with De Jong’s current deal due to expire in June 2026.
El Chiringuito TV claims that a fresh meeting has already taken place between Deco and Delure, with the aim of finalising a renewal.
The framework on the table would see Frenkie de Jong commit to Barcelona until 2028, with the option of an extra year included.
Despite speculation in recent years about a possible departure, De Jong has never wavered in his desire to succeed at Barcelona.
Now aged 28, he remains integral to the midfield setup, and the club view his extension as a top priority.
The move could also provide off-field benefits.
Much like Kounde’s renewal, De Jong’s fresh terms are expected to help ease some of the financial pressure on Barca by restructuring his wages within the framework of Fair Play.
For Laporta and Flick, securing their captain’s future would represent both stability and ambition — and fans will be watching closely for the official announcement.
🚨 EXCLUSIVA @10JoseAlvarez.
📝 Reunión entre Sebastien Delure, nuevo agente de Frenkie De Jong, y Deco para cerrar la renovación.
👉 Renovaría hasta 2028 con opción a prolongar el contrato un año más.
📹 @marccnunezz pic.twitter.com/OIwuuO4lpF
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 20, 2025
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