Overview

• Frenkie de Jong has publicly affirmed he will renew his Barcelona contract this summer.
• The club and player have reached an agreement in principle on an extension through 2028, with only the formal signature remaining.
• Barcelona have paused first-team signings while they complete the player sales required to meet La Liga’s financial and registration rules.
• Defenders Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia are also in advanced stages of contract renewal talks.
• De Jong faces increased competition for midfield minutes from Marc Casado and the returning Marc Bernal next season.