After reading De Jong s contract renewal dilemma, I realized how much financial pressure is in Barcelona

Frankie De Jong's future once again became a doubt hanging over Barcelona.

On the one hand, it is the player's firm determination to stay in the team. On the other hand, it is the club's growing anxiety over its imminent contract. In this game between player loyalty and club finance, the ticking of the clock is putting both sides in a dilemma.

Laporta's ultimatum

Laporta's position has been clearly conveyed through the media: the club will never allow De Jong to leave the team as a free agent in the summer of 2026. Behind this are profound financial considerations and historical lessons. That year, Barcelona spent more than 80 million euros to introduce the Dutch genius. If he was finally allowed to leave with zero transfer fee, it would be a historic mistake and a huge loss in assets for the club still struggling in financial difficulties.

Therefore, what is placed before De Jong is actually an invisible ultimatum: either complete the contract renewal as soon as possible, or transfer and cash out as soon as possible. This is not what the club wants, but it is a helpless move under the financial reality.

De Jong's red and blue heart

contrasts with the club's urgent financial pressure, De Jong's pure red and blue heart. According to people around the players, despite the attractive offer from the Saudi league, De Jong's top priority is to succeed at the Camp Nou. He aspires to be a legend for this team.

This loyalty makes the entire contract renewal event more complicated. Derong is not waiting for a price, but sincerely hopes to stay. However, the differences between the two parties on the terms of the contract renewal, coupled with the club's inability to bear the risk of losing both people and money, led to this deadlock. What made this decision even more difficult is De Jong's irreplaceable position in the team's tactical system. From the very beginning, Hans Flick regarded the Dutch as an undisputed starter on his tactical board.

De Jordan's ability to push the ball from the backcourt and tear the opponent's defense is unique to Barcelona's existing midfielders. His clean and neat passes and all-rounder attributes covering multiple positions in the middle and frontcourt make him the team's metronome and engine. Once he is lost, Barcelona will not only lose a world-class midfielder, but also need to make huge investments in the transfer market to find a replacement. And this is exactly what the club hopes to avoid at the moment. The head coach's tactical reliance, the players' own willingness to stay in the team, and the club's heavy financial shackles are intertwined, making De Jong's future full of uncertainty.