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Barcelona concerned by Frenkie de Jong's contract plan in 2025
Barcelona are facing a crunch decision on Frenkie de Jong's future in 2025.The Dutch international is out of contract at the end of the 2025/26 season with no progress on a renewal for the former Ajax star.Barcelona are rumoured to open to extending his contract - potentially until 2028 - as part of a wider plan to spread out salary payments owed to the 27-year-old.MORE: All the latest soccer news | Barcelona newsDe Jong and selected Barcelona stars agreed terms to delay wage payments during the Covid-19 pandemic, to allow the club to balance itself during a tough financial situation.However, with payments still outstanding, De Jong is rumoured to be requesting a quicker repayment schedule, with his long-term role in Catalonia unclear.De Jong contract latest, potential new clubsInjury issues have dogged his progress in the last 12 months, but his return to full fitness has added a new dimension to Hansi Flick's team, but the club are still thinking practically.Previous reports indicate Barcelona are open to selling him in either January, or next summer, as part of a cut-price  â‚¬20 million (£17m/$21m) deal.That would ensure Barcelona secure a transfer fee for the midfielder, which would likely to be used to settle his owed wages, and draw a line under the matter.However, a fresh update from Diario Sport, Barcelona are concerned De Jong will reject a departure in 2025 to try and run his contract down until June 2026.This would enable him to join a new club on a free transfer in 2026, and secure a bumper signing-on bonus, much to Barcelona's frustration.Flick is still open to retaining De Jong in his squad, but the final call could be made by the club, as they aim to reach a financial settlement with the player.
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