Barcelona star gives green light to contract extension until 2029 – Fabrizio Romano

FC Barcelona could have had a combined begin to the 2025/26 season, however two gamers who’ve been constantly spectacular are Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. They’re additionally the 2 outfield gamers who’ve been the least rotated by Hansi Flick.

The duo has fashioned a superb partnership on the base of midfield. Pedri has all the time been adored by the Blaugrana devoted, however the identical can’t all the time be mentioned about Frenkie. Nevertheless, along with his current performances, he has managed to win over the fanbase.

The one concern surrounding the Dutchman was his contractual state of affairs, along with his deal expiring on the finish of the season. The participant, nevertheless, has repeatedly reiterated that he intends to proceed sporting the Blaugrana shirt for the close to future.

Though the negotiations have dragged on resulting from a change in Frenkie’s brokers, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Barcelona and the membership’s vice-captain have reached an entire verbal settlement on the small print of a brand new contract till 2029.

This may see Frenkie prolong his keep on the membership by three years, as per the contract, and this bodes very properly for Hansi Flick. If Pedri is the primary title the German coach writes on his workforce sheet, the Dutchman isn’t far behind because the second.

Placing pen to paper on a brand new deal may even assist followers shed all their inhibitions and place full belief in Frenkie. Incidents prior to now, just like the one with Ousmane Dembele, imply followers gained’t relaxation simple till the ink dries.

The whole lot factors to Frenkie extending his contract and persevering with to mesmerize everybody along with his high quality in midfield. Let’s hope the Dutchman, together with Pedri, can emerge because the fulcrum round which the workforce develops and thrives.