FC Barcelona have secured midfielder Frenkie de Jong’s future with a new contract running until June 2029, ending speculation about his potential departure.
The 28-year-old Dutch international, who joined from Ajax in 2019, agreed to the deal amid the club’s financial restructuring under manager Hansi Flick, featuring a reduced base salary, performance incentives, and a higher release clause.
This extension bolsters Barcelona’s midfield core alongside recent renewals for players like Pedri and Gavi.
The Dutch international put pen to paper on the deal at the club’s offices on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in a formal ceremony attended by club president Joan Laporta and other key figures from the sporting department.
His previous contract was set to expire in 2026, which would have allowed him to negotiate with other clubs as early as January 2025.
The new agreement, which runs until June 2029, includes a €500 million release clause, a significant increase from his previous €400 million clause . This underscores his status as one of the club’s most untouchable assets .
This renewal marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between the player and the club. In 2022, Barcelona were actively trying to facilitate a transfer to Manchester United due to financial pressures.
However, de Jong consistently expressed his desire to remain at Camp Nou . His commitment, combined with his central role in manager Hansi Flick’s plans, ultimately made his extension a priority for the current administration .
The contract also brings financial clarity for Barcelona. The 28-year-old’s previous deal, signed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, involved deferred payments that led to a heavily backloaded salary structure.
His new contract resolves this by reducing his base wage, providing the club with some financial relief as they operate within La Liga’s Financial Fair Play rules .
Since his €75 million move from Ajax in 2019, de Jong has become a mainstay at Barcelona, making over 250 appearances and winning six trophies, including two LaLiga titles .
Now under the guidance of Hansi Flick, his partnership with Pedri in midfield is seen as key to Barcelona’s style and future success .
This contract extension solidifies Frenkie de Jong’s place as a cornerstone of Barcelona’s project for the coming years, finally putting an end to years of speculation about his future.
