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Contract talks on hold after unsuccessful meeting between Frenkie de Jong's agent and Barcelona hierarchy

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<p>The ongoing saga surrounding Frenkie de Jong's contract renewal at Barcelona has taken another turn, with a report from <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2025/02/19/barca-jong-siguen-dandose-largas.html" target="_self">MARCA</a> indicating that discussions will now be postponed until after the season concludes. De Jong is under contract with Barcelona until June 2026, meaning a final decision on his future at Camp Nou will likely be made this summer.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Earlier this month, De Jong's agent, Ali Dursun, and Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, met to discuss the player's future but made no progress. Both parties agreed to postpone negotiations until the end of the season or when the club's sporting situation is clearer. While de Jong is open to staying, he remains cautious due to past frustrations, including fan criticism and the club's previous attempt to sell him. However, after recent strong performances and Hansi Flick's willingness to keep him, he wants to assess his role at Barcelona before making a final decision.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>De Jong is also weighing his options for a potential free transfer in the future, which would come with a signing bonus. His current contract runs until June 2026, but the Catalans are keen to resolve the situation this summer to avoid losing him for free. If he agrees to renew, the club will restructure his contract to improve their financial flexibility. If not, Barcelona may look to sell him to recoup some value.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>El Nacional recently reported that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-frenkie-de-jong-transfer-talks-barcelona-premier-league-leaders-target-shock-40m-summer-deal/bltfdf0f17635afae1a#cs70c4b3331f3b00e1" target="_self">Liverpool are one of the parties interested in acquiring the Dutch midfielder's services</a>, with Deco having "received interest" from the Premier League giants. </p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-frenkie-de-jong-transfer-talks-barcelona-premier-league-leaders-target-shock-40m-summer-deal/bltfdf0f17635afae1a#cs51298578f8631905" target="_self">While Flick reportedly wants to keep the Netherlands international in the squad beyond the summer</a>, it remains to be seen how the entire saga unfolds. For now, the contract standoff looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FRENKIE DE JONG?

Contract talks on hold after unsuccessful meeting between Frenkie de Jong's agent and Barcelona hierarchy | Goal.com

The saga involving Frenkie de Jong and his renewal takes another twist, with reports suggesting that talks will now take place after the season ends.

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