De Jong commits to Barcelona for the long haul: a renewal that shouts 2029
15 October 2025
Contract Renewal Details
Frenkie de Jong, the Netherlands international and Barcelona midfielder, has renewed his contract with Barcelona until 2029, signaling his intention to remain at the club for many years.
Barcelona announced the extension today, with the deal including a 500 million euro release clause, up from the previous 400 million, underscoring the club's confidence in him and serving as a reminder that top talent comes with a premium.
Under the new agreement, de Jong will earn a salary in the same tier as Pedri and Rafinha, reinforcing his status as a core member of the squad.
Impact and Background
In official Barça communications, De Jong expressed that he has dreamed of playing for the club since childhood and that he is now living that dream. He added that he intends to stay for many years and pursue titles with his teammates.
He stressed that he feels settled at the club, in the city, with the management and with his teammates, and that he plans to stay for a long time. He spoke of his affection for both the Netherlands national team and Barcelona, noting that international breaks can bring more injuries and that rest is valuable for players.
De Jong joined Barça in the summer of 2019 from Ajax Amsterdam for 75 million euros plus 11 million in incentives. The renewal is a milestone for the club’s sporting project guided by Deco and coach Hans Flick, as well as for president Joan Laporta, who has long admired De Jong.
Previously, Manchester United under Erik ten Hag showed interest, while Barcelona, then financially constrained, was prepared to consider selling him for around 80 million euros to ease wage costs. Despite pressure and some injuries and fan skepticism, De Jong stayed and helped Barcelona win key competitions, cementing his role in midfield alongside Pedri.
Now regarded as a cornerstone, the extension until 2029 should secure a decade at the club, as Barcelona plans to renew other stars to ensure long-term competitiveness domestically and in Europe. The team’s broader strategy includes keeping players like Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, and Araújo, in addition to De Jong, to build a stable sporting project.
De Jong’s maturity and leadership, under Flick’s system, make him a steady figure for future challenges. Deco has publicly supported the decision, highlighting the player’s alignment with the club’s values of commitment, professionalism, and leadership in the dressing room.
The renewal also reflects a mutual trust between player and club after a period of speculation and doubt around 2022, when Barca explored ways to reduce wage costs. The decision to keep De Jong signals a clear direction for Barca’s ongoing project and its emphasis on stability, growth, and a strong midfield backbone.
As the Dutch midfielder approaches 29, he blends European experience with continued enthusiasm to improve, and he is seen as a calm leader who can steer the midfield in big games, echoing the role once played by former greats. The contract expiry in 2029 marks not only a legal agreement but a strategic statement about the club’s future trajectory.
Looking ahead, Barcelona aims to extend the contracts of other key players to secure a sustainable and competitive squad over multiple seasons at both domestic and European levels. De Jong hopes this renewal will be a turning point in his Barca journey, reinforcing a culture of loyalty, discipline, and collective ambition.
Punchline 1: Barca locked De Jong until 2029—turns out loyalty earns more goals than a fancy ringtone. Punchline 2: If patience were a currency, this deal would be a vault, and the V.I.P. guest list would be the midfield lineup that keeps on giving.
