Barcelona establish clear position on Frenkie de Jong ahead of possible sale in 2025

Frenkie de Jong's fame at Barcelona has dropped significantly over the past six months. He was previously an undisputed starter, but the emergence of Marc Casado (and Marc Bernal) means his place in the starting line-up will not be assured even if he returns to 100% match sharpness in the coming weeks.

In recent years there has also been speculation about De Jong's future. He has yet to respond to Barcelona's offer of a new contract, and as time goes by it is becoming increasingly likely that he will eventually leave.

Barcelona will not sit back if De Jong does not agree to a new contract, as they are aware that his value will be significantly lower next summer as his existing contract expires in 2026. As such, Relevo has reported that the club's position is that the Dutch midfielder will be made available for transfer “sooner rather than later” if he does not apply.

It seems like a good time to end De Jong's time at Barcelona, ​​especially if they can secure a significant transfer fee next summer. However, the will of the player can also play a role. So far he has shown no desire to leave despite not responding to the contract offer on the table.