Barcelona withdraw Frenkie De Jong contract offer as plans made for sale next summer

In recent months, Barcelona sporting director Deco has been working on the contract extensions of several first-team players. Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Araujo are all in talks, while Frenkie de Jong's case has been somewhat difficult: he has had an offer on the table, but so far no response has been received.

And now it's not answered. According to MD, Barcelona have decided to withdraw the contract offer that was sent to De Jong. Their primary intention now is to sell him next summer, although it is not out of the question that a new offer could come before the end of the season.

The meteoric rise of Marc Casado in recent months has meant that De Jong's profile at Barcelona has dropped significantly, especially as Pedri is also performing at a very high level. Marc Bernal will also be back at the start of next season, meaning the 27-year-old Dutchman is no longer needed as he once was. Barcelona recognize this and that is why they are more willing to move him.