Overview

• Multiple reports say a verbal agreement is in place for a three-year renewal that would keep de Jong at Barcelona until June 2029.
• Contract documents have been exchanged and some signed, with president Joan Laporta and vice-president Rafa Yuste still to add their signatures.
• Fabrizio Romano reports that the final formal details are being sorted before the deal is executed.
• Sporting director Deco said the agreement is close and confirmed de Jong has approved the fixed salary and term.
• Mundo Deportivo, via Barca Universal, reports the club is targeting October 15 for an official announcement following the international break.