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What next for Frenkie de Jong? Barcelona midfielder set for remarkable U-turn after endless exit rumours

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<p>De Jong has a contract until 2026 and has said he would be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/would-leave-frenkie-de-jong-warning-barcelona-discusses-future-plans/blt24af526f818046b6#cs4cb28ecc26aef409" target="_blank">willing to leave if he felt he was not contributing effectively for the club</a>. He has been linked with Manchester United in the past, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/frenkie-de-jong-saudi-arabia-agent-barcelona-exit/blt755ab0c7bf4ac36b#cs256e10afdd4e01df" target="_blank">Saudi Arabian clubs</a> are also said to have expressed an interest. Nevertheless, it now appears that Barca sporting director Deco is willing to open talks over a new deal, per <a href="https://x.com/carpetasFCB/status/1908502290492796970?t=dx1L6yx68mQDmFwxg7Od4g&amp;s=08" target="_blank"><em>Relevo</em></a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report makes clear that De Jong would only be allowed to leave if an extraordinary offer was tabled. De Jong has only made five La Liga starts this season and has seen his playing time limited by injury problems. Still, Deco believes he can return to his status as a key player at the club.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The negotiations with De Jong over a new deal are said to be complex, as Barcelona require him to take a salary reduction. Whether he would be willing to agree to that remains to be seen but with his current contract expiring in 2026, an agreement will have to be reached swiftly.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barcelona play Real Betis on Saturday. They currently sit top of La Liga and have had their title bid boosted by Real Madrid's home defeat to Valencia on Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

What next for Frenkie de Jong? Barcelona midfielder set for remarkable U-turn after endless exit rumours | Goal.com

Frenkie de Jong appears poised to stay at Barcelona instead of making a long-mooted exit from Camp Nou. 

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