Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona have confirmed Frenkie de Jong’s new contract, securing his stay until summer 2029
- The Dutch midfielder’s release clause increases from €400 million to €500 million
- De Jong’s salary will be lowered from the 2026/27 season, aligning it with teammates such as Pedri and Raphinha
Contract Extension and Club Commitment
Barcelona have officially revealed that Frenkie de Jong has penned a new deal to remain at the club for an additional three seasons. The midfielder, now 28 years of age, will see his commitment to the club run until the end of the 2028/29 campaign, with his prior agreement set to expire at the end of this term. Should De Jong complete this extended tenure, he will have spent an entire decade at the Catalan side, having joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 for a transfer fee of €86 million.
Frenkie. Here to stay. 💙❤ pic.twitter.com/KRKiXOBtli
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 15, 2025
Contractual Details and Salary Structure
The revised contract sees De Jong’s release clause escalate from €400 million to €500 million. A notable amendment has also been made to his salary. Beginning with the 2026/27 campaign, his wages will be reduced under the new arrangement. This adjustment follows a period during which the midfielder received higher payments to compensate for deferred wages agreed during the pandemic, when Barcelona faced financial challenges and could not adhere fully to the original salary schedule. These previous deferred sums will no longer apply going forward.
Comparative Wage Position
With the modification, De Jong’s future salary will be on par with other key squad members, including Pedri and Raphinha. This restructuring is part of a broader effort to bring greater financial balance to the club’s wage bill while maintaining core talent within the squad.
