Barcelona prepared for Saudi bid on midfielder

Barcelona expecting Saudi Arabia push for midfielder in summer

Barcelona’s Focus Shifts to Contract Renewals After Transfer Window Closure

With the January transfer window now closed, Barcelona Sporting Director Deco is turning his attention towards securing contract renewals for key players. The club has already secured the futures of several cornerstone players, but now faces decisions regarding other players whose futures are less clear.

Frenkie de Jong’s Contract Situation in the Spotlight

At the top of the list is Frenkie de Jong, whose contract is set to expire in 2026. Barcelona’s policy is to avoid players entering the final year of their contracts, with exceptions made for veterans Inigo Martinez and Robert Lewandowski. The club’s priority is to either secure contract extensions for players with expiring deals or consider selling them in the summer.

Other Players Facing Contract Decisions

In addition to de Jong, Barcelona will need to make decisions regarding the futures of players like Inaki Pena, Pablo Torre, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, and Hector Fort. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is expected to retire at the end of the season.

The Case of Frenkie de Jong

As one of the highest earners at the club, Frenkie de Jong’s situation is under scrutiny. Barcelona recently withdrew their offer of a contract renewal, prompting discussions about potentially offering reduced terms to the Dutch midfielder. After a period of injury that saw him lose his starting spot to Marc Casado, de Jong’s future at the club hangs in the balance.

Interest from Saudi Arabia and De Jong’s Desire to Stay

Reports suggest that clubs in Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in signing de Jong, with offers expected to come in during the summer. Despite this, de Jong is said to prefer staying at Barcelona. However, if a contract renewal is not reached, the club may consider benching him or even sending him to the stands.

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