Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong took half within the ceremonial signing of his new contract on Wednesday, with the Dutchman committing his future to the Blaugrana for an additional three years. The 28-year-old has signed a deal till 2029, 9 months forward of the expiry of his present contract.
That is his seventh season with Barcelona, after signing from Ajax for €86m again in 2019. The Netherlands worldwide has come full circle although, after a difficult spell the place the membership have been open to promoting him.
De Jong criticises media protection
A part of that was the affirmation that de Jong was not solely not hitting the heights anticipated him on the pitch, however that he was the membership’s highest earner off it. One thing that de Jong denied to Sport.
“I’m not going to let you know what I’m going to earn, however they’ve at all times talked lots about it, and I’ve stated it earlier than, that the figures have been exaggerated, that they by no means got here out as they have been. That has affected how individuals view me.”
At some factors, relations between de Jong and the hierarchy at Barcelona have been removed from good. Nonetheless he seems to be in a greater place along with his teammates now.
“I don’t really feel undervalued by my teammates, coaches, or individuals on the membership. It’s extra all the way down to you (the press). Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinion.”
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De Jong delighted to stay at Barcelona
Regardless of his taking the chance to settle a number of accounts, the final tone was celebratory, and de Jong was content material to have dedicated his future to Barcelona.
“As I’ve at all times stated, as a baby I at all times dreamed of taking part in for Barca, and now I’m reaching that dream. I wish to keep right here and win many titles.”
“I’ve at all times stated, I wished to be at Barcelona. I wish to keep so long as doable. I be ok with the membership and the town, in addition to my teammates and board.”