Barcelona Awaits De Jong to Appoint Agent Before Contract Renewal Can Proceed
FC Barcelona is actively working on extending the contracts of key players, but talks with Frenkie de Jong have stalled due to an unexpected obstacle: the midfielder currently has no agent to represent him in negotiations.
No Agent, No Progress
According to Diario AS, the Catalan club considers a renewal with the 28-year-old Dutch international to be a priority. However, talks are on hold after De Jong parted ways with his former agent, Ali Dursun. At present, the player is only represented by a lawyer in the Netherlands, which has complicated the communication process for Barcelona’s board.
The club is now awaiting De Jong’s appointment of a new agent to resume discussions. The intention is to secure an extension that includes a reduced salary compared to his current deal.
De Jong’s Salary: Among the Highest at the Club
De Jong is one of Barcelona’s top earners. According to Capology, he currently earns €365,385 per week in base salary, along with an additional €119,231 in weekly bonuses, totaling €25.2 million annually. That puts him second on the club’s wage bill, behind only Robert Lewandowski.
The club hopes to renegotiate this figure to improve financial sustainability, especially in light of Financial Fair Play restrictions and ongoing efforts to restructure the squad.
Contract Until 2026, Player Wants to Stay
Despite the delay in renewal talks, De Jong has expressed his desire to remain at Barcelona, where he is under contract until June 2026. The board remains optimistic that once he appoints a new representative, the deal can move forward swiftly.
In the meantime, Barcelona continues discussions on other transfer fronts. Talks with Jules Koundé are ongoing amid interest from Manchester City, while the club has also ruled out a move for Rodrygo, who is set to stay at Real Madrid.
