Deco Confident on De Jong Extension as Barcelona Take Year‑by‑Year View on Lewandowski

Deco frames Barcelona’s plan as retention‑first with progress measured game by game in Europe.

Overview

Talks to renew Frenkie de Jong are ongoing, with Deco expressing confidence a deal will be reached before his contract expires next summer.
Robert Lewandowski’s future will be assessed annually due to his age and recent injuries, with the club avoiding long‑term commitments.
Barcelona prioritized keeping core pieces such as Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Jules Koundé, complementing them with targeted additions.
Marcus Rashford was praised for his ability to play wide or inside, while teenager Roony Bardghji is viewed as a talent being integrated for the future.
Joan Garcia’s signing was driven by last season’s injuries to Marc‑André ter Stegen, and Deco says the Champions League focus is on qualifying from the group stage, with Thiago Alcântara now part of Hansi Flick’s staff.