Frenkie de Jong has been the subject of many, many media reviews in the previous few months, regardless of having not performed for Barcelona since struggling a worrying ankle harm in April. Recent hypothesis has centered on his restoration from mentioned harm, however the overlaying one has revolved round his future – particularly, his contract scenario.
De Jong has a contract till 2026 – Barcelona try to increase his keep, though negotiations haven’t progressed within the final 12 months. It’s additionally been reported that the membership desires him to decrease his wage, as his present earnings can’t be afforded due to their ongoing monetary woes.
Speaking to Barca One (by way of Sport), de Jong took the chance to disclaim claims about his reported wage.
“They mentioned a number of issues about me, that I do not wish to have surgical procedure and that they pay me some huge cash. Very excessive figures, like €37m and it is vitally, very removed from that. I’m not near gathering that, I’m very distant. “I perceive individuals who get pissed off as a result of they suppose I’m getting paid some huge cash, they are saying he has to have surgical procedure, however he would not wish to and he is on vacation, he is not coaching, nevertheless it’s not true.”
De Jong: “It’s not true that I earn 37 million euros this season. It’s a really excessive determine that may be very removed from the quantity I earn.”
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Barcelona are hoping to have de Jong again in motion subsequent week, and searching additional forward, they wish to keep long-term. For that to occur, a contract settlement is required quickly – if it fails to come back earlier than subsequent summer season, there’s a robust likelihood that he’s bought.