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Frenkie de Jong Set to Extend Barcelona Stay Through 2029

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong

Key Takeaways:

  • Frenkie de Jong has confirmed that a verbal agreement has been reached for his contract extension with Barcelona
  • The new deal will extend his tenure at Camp Nou by three years, keeping him at the club until 2029
  • De Jong, currently with the Netherlands national team, expressed his desire to spend the remainder of his career at Barcelona

Agreement Reached for Contract Extension

Barcelona captain and midfielder Frenkie de Jong has publicly affirmed that he has come to a verbal agreement with the club to extend his contract. The proposed renewal will add three years to his current deal, ensuring his presence at Camp Nou until 2029. While the official announcement is still pending, De Jong has revealed that only the final minor details need to be completed, and that almost all aspects of the agreement are settled.

De Jong Addresses Contract Rumours While on International Duty

Currently participating in camp with the Netherlands national team, De Jong was asked to comment on the extensive speculation surrounding his ongoing contract negotiations with Barcelona. The midfielder responded: “That’s right, as I’ve always said, I will renew my contract with Barcelona. We are very close,” he stated.

He further added: “I hope to stay at Barcelona until the end of my career. This is the place I wanted to be as a child. Now we have a team with a great future, I want to win the big trophies here.”

PlayerClubCurrent Contract EndsExtension LengthNew Contract Ends
Frenkie de JongBarcelona20263 Years2029

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