Barcelona remains calm regarding the contract renewal of their Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has not yet legally separated from his agent Ali Dursun, which delays the opening of official negotiations between the two parties.

De Jong, 28 years old, is contracted with Barcelona until June 30, 2026, having signed an extension in October 2020 after agreeing to defer part of his salary due to the financial crises the club faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The player rejected a lucrative offer from Manchester United in the summer of 2022, affirming his commitment to staying with Barcelona. De Jong recovered from an ankle injury during the 2023/2024 season and regained his starting position last season under coach Hans Flick, forming a strong partnership with Pedri.

After facing criticism and the club's fans calling for his departure, the situation has changed significantly, as De Jong now receives great praise from both his teammates and the fans for his outstanding performance and impact on and off the field.