Barcelona have hopefully found their next star winger in Marcus Rashford, and now the club is looking at the futures of their current players.
Jules Kounde is close to signing a contract extension, and he’s not the only player looking to extend his future at the Catalan club.
Frenkie de Jong has confirmed that he wants to stay at Barcelona, despite interest from Premier League clubs. The most recent interest has come from Arsenal and Manchester United.
De Jong said, “I have not renewed my contract; otherwise, you would have known.
“But I am very happy at Barca, and from what I know, Barca are happy with me, so in the end, I will renew.”
Why are so many clubs keen on de Jong?
De Jong is a creative, influential player on the pitch. The Dutch international is versatile, giving him the ability to play in multiple midfield positions.
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De Jong has an excellent range of passing, providing accurate short and long-range passes.
He dominates in midfield, creating chances for himself and teammates. He also has explosive pace and is strong on the ball.
In the 2024/25 season, De Jong formed an unstoppable midfield bond with Pedri, as Hansi Flick played the pair in a double pivot.
The Dutch international has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in La Liga since he joined Barcelona in 2019.
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