FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Spotify Camp Nou until June 2029. The new deal includes a massive \u20ac500 million release clause, reaffirming the club\u2019s intent to keep one of their most influential players for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
De Jong, who joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019, has been a central figure in the team\u2019s midfield, known for his composure, vision, and ability to dictate the tempo of play. The Dutch international has made over 200 appearances for the Catalan giants, becoming a cornerstone under various managers and a key part of Hansi Flick\u2019s system.<\/p>\n
Speaking after signing the extension, De Jong expressed his delight at continuing with the Blaugrana, \u201cI\u2019m super happy to stay at Barcelona and continue as part of this ambitious project,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Barcelona president Joan Laporta also attended the contract signing ceremony, symbolizing the club\u2019s faith in De Jong as part of their long-term rebuilding plan. Despite past transfer speculation linking him with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, the 27-year-old\u2019s commitment to Barcelona signals his confidence in the club\u2019s direction and project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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