Barcelona offers Frenkie de Jong €80 million release clause

Barcelona is working to renew Frenkie de Jong's contract as his current deal nears its end next year. The club aims to adjust his salary to fit their financial constraints while still keeping him as a key player under coach Hansi Flick. Currently, De Jong earns €19 million per season. However, the new proposal offers a change in how his salary is structured. Instead of a high guaranteed wage, Barcelona plans to give him a lower base salary complemented by performance-based bonuses. This means his total earnings can remain similar, but depend on achieving certain goals. Additionally, Barcelona wants to remove deferred payments that were part of his previous contract made during the pandemic. They have submitted this revised offer, but De Jong has not yet responded. In the proposed deal, there is also an €80 million release clause included. This amount is seen as reasonable for other clubs if he chooses to leave in the future. Despite his desire to stay, De Jong's strong performances attract interest from top teams in Europe. The ongoing negotiations are significant for De Jong, given that he is 27 years old and this may be his last chance at a major contract. How he decides will have a big impact on Barcelona’s midfield for years ahead.