Barcelona captain’s future depends on willingness to make a major compromise – report

Barcelona are facing a challenging situation regarding Frenkie de Jong’s contract renewal, as a report from The Athletic has revealed that no progress will be made unless one side agrees to a significant compromise. 

De Jong, one of the highest-paid players in the squad, has been at the centre of contract discussions for some time, and his salary has caught the attention of both the media and the club.

Recently, the midfielder addressed rumours about his wages, stating that he was not earning €37 million per season, as some reports suggested. 

Instead, his actual earnings are closer to €23 million annually, a figure that still weighs heavily on Barcelona’s financial books. 

The club’s tight budget has made De Jong’s contract a pressing matter, prompting Barca to make an initial attempt last season to extend his deal.

Barcelona are still keen

It is said that Deco has been leading the efforts to secure De Jong’s future by offering him a new contract. 

The goal is to spread out his wages over a longer period, which would help ease the club’s financial burden and reduce the risk of losing him on a free transfer when his current contract expires in 2026. 

Frenkie de Jong’s future is in question. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

However, no agreement has been reached, and without either party willing to budge, it is hard to see how negotiations will move forward.

Future uncertain

Despite De Jong’s recent return to action after an injury, there is still uncertainty about whether he will extend his stay at Barcelona. If no progress is made, the Dutch midfielder’s future at the club could be at risk. 

Barcelona’s management team has set a deadline to finalise the renewal talks by the end of the season to avoid complications in the future. 

They want to prevent a scenario where De Jong enters the final year of his contract without a new deal, which could lead to potential problems or even his departure.

At the moment, the club remains hopeful that they can resolve the situation before it becomes too late. 

However, if the standoff continues into the end of the season, there’s a possibility that Barcelona might consider selling De Jong to avoid losing him for nothing. With both sides holding firm, only time will tell if a compromise can be reached.