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Forbes
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Forbes
FC Barcelona Star De Jong Reveals Huge Decision On Future
FC Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong publicly revealed that he plans to renew his contract at the club ... More while speaking to VZ. FC Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong publicly revealed that he plans to renew his contract at the club while speaking to VZ. The Dutchman joined the Catalans from Ajax as part of a $85 million (€75 million) transfer in 2019, which is the year he was voted the best midfielder in the Champions League after the Amsterdam outfit beat the likes of Juventus and Real Madrid on the way to the elite European competition's semifinals. Amid the pandemic, he agreed to an extension which saw him defer parts of his payment. This arrangement made him the highest paid member of Hansi Flick's squad, and De Jong has often been linked with exits from the club. In 2022, he perhaps came closest to leaving when Barca reportedly accepted an offer from Manchester United. When all was said and done, however, De Jong stayed put and has just completed arguably his strongest season in Blaugrana. Returning from an ankle knock which kept him on the sidelines through the Netherlands' run to the Euro semifinals and the start of 2024/2025, he returned to Flick's first XI and dislodged Marc Casado to partner Pedri as their team completed an impressive domestic treble. Given that his contract expires in just over 12 months, getting De Jong to renew is a pressing matter of business for Sporting Director Deco after he managed to get key players including Pedri and Lamine Yamal to sign on the dotted line. If comments that De Jong made to VZ are anything to go by, Deco and Culers shouldn't worry that the number 21 will leave for free next year. 'I think I'm going to renew for Barca,' De Jong said. I can't be one hundred percent sure but if everything goes well it will be done. My intention is to renew this summer, but we'll see what happens. It is a negotiation and you cannot say when. The important thing is that both parties want it and I think we will reach an agreement.' One obstacle possibly getting in the way of this development could be that De Jong is reportedly in a battle to leave his agent, which is a matter that he 'can't say anything about' at the moment. 'Now I'm focused with the national team and then we'll see,' he stated on this. De Jong feels that constant complaints or analysis of his form are exaggerated 'too much'. 'I had a long injury and I suffered a lot with my ankle, it was difficult but I'm fine now. But before the injury I was playing very well but maybe we didn't have such a good team and you didn't see it as much. People now notice my game more,' he explained. 'Before I got injured I was in the best moment of my game. I don't think this year I did much better than the previous ones, but the titles we have won and the victories have given more visibility to my game,' he reiterated. While as said it was a successful campaign for FC Barcelona that yielded three Spanish trophies, there was disappointment in the Champions League where Flick's men fell to beaten finalist Inter Milan in the last four. 'It hurt a lot to lose against Inter. When you're so close to the final and you end up failing, it's always painful. It wasn't to be and the Champions League was deservedly won by PSG. They deserved the title,' De Jong said about this.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roma confident they can satisfy Mile Svilar's demands
Roma are preparing the final and possibly decisive proposal for Mile Svilar's contract renewal. The Serbian goalkeeper, currently tied to the Giallorossi club until 2027 with an annual salary of 800 thousand euros, has asked for a substantial salary adjustment: 4 million net per season. However, Roma has so far set the maximum ceiling at 2.5 million, a threshold reached in the first two meetings between the parties. Despite the gap between supply and demand, contacts have not stopped, and there is growing optimism in Trigoria. As reported by Corriere della Sera, the Giallorossi management is in fact preparing a definitive proposal, designed to fill the economic gap and secure their goal-keeper's future.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona set to finalise two key contract renewals this week
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are poised to wrap up two key contract renewals this week, sending a strong message of stability and continuity at the club. The first is for head coach Hansi Flick, whose extension is expected to be finalised today. The German tactician, who only took over in the summer of 2024, will now extend his contract by one more year, committing to the Catalan club until 2027. Advertisement This move underlines the board's full trust in Flick's vision and his early work with the squad. His renewal reflects Barça's desire for long-term planning, avoiding managerial turnover and allowing the project to grow organically with the right structure in place. Then there is Raphinha The second renewal, perhaps more eye-catching to the fans, is that of Raphinha. The 28-year-old Brazilian forward will sign his new contract on Thursday, reaffirming his commitment to Barcelona after what has been nothing short of a spectacular season. Raphinha will also renew his contract. (Photo by) Raphinha has been directly involved in 56 goals, scoring 34 and providing 22 assists, a return that places him among the most decisive attackers in Europe this campaign. Advertisement His current deal runs until 2027, and while his extension is not as pressing as other players whose contracts end in just over a year, both the club and Raphinha himself are eager to put pen to paper. Club president Joan Laporta has made it clear that Raphinha is part of Barça's long-term project, stating in a recent interview that, 'Securing his continuity is one of the pending issues we expect to resolve in the coming days or weeks.' Last week, Raphinha also echoed those sentiments and confirmed that his contract renewal was his next goal. While financial limitations continue to shape Barça's approach in the market, moves like these demonstrate the club's focus on retaining core assets and providing a stable environment for future success.
