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Barcelona prepared to offer Frenkie de Jong a super long-term contract that could take him to the end of his career - but there's a catch

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<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/contratos-jong-lewandowski-prioridades-deco-93416638" target="_blank">Sport</a> report that Barcelona hope to convince De Jong to commit his long-term future to the club with a deal that would essentially tie him to Barca for life. However, such a deal would involve a staggered wage agreement, with De Jong initially taking a two-year pay cut.

WHAT HAPPENED?

His current contract ends in 2026 and he has been linked away previously. Man Utd have been linked in each of the last two summers. In 2021, Barcelona were open to a deal, and that has apparently soured their relationship with the player, and he is not said to be willing to countenance a pay cut. That has complicated matters in terms of his Barca future, although he remains a key player for manager Xavi.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

De Jong has made 190 appearances for Barcelona in total, scoring 16 goals and registering 21 assists. He has also won 54 caps for the Netherlands.

DID YOU KNOW?

It remains to be seen whether De Jong will be convinced to put pen to paper, but he has expressed on numerous occasions that he is happy in Catalonia and wants to stay at Barca.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Barcelona prepared to offer Frenkie de Jong a super long-term contract that could take him to the end of his career - but there's a catch | Goal.com

Barcelona want to give Frenkie de Jong a contract until the end of his career, but it remains to be seen if he will be willing to sign such a deal.