Frenkie de Jong has quashed rumors of a possible move to Bayern Munich this summer by vowing his long-term future to Barcelona.
Bayern have been one of several parties including Chelsea and Manchester United interested in the Dutch midfielder who was recently linked with a move away from the Spanish club, which he joined for £65m in 2019.
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However, in a bitter blow to the Bavarian giants, the 24-year-old has revealed that he is keen to extend his contract with Barcelona for another term. six years.
If Blaugrana decides to give De Jong what he wants, it means he will remain at the club until he turns 34 as his current deal expires in 2026.
There have been talks that De Jong could have been one of the first to stop chopping last season as he struggled to find his level under former coach Ronald Koeman.
But the Dutch midfielder played a starring role in Barcelona’s comeback campaign under new coach Xavi and helped the club reach the Europa League quarter-finals after beating Galatasaray on Wednesday night.
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De Jong revealed in an interview with ZiggoSport, via Fabrizo RomanoHe couldn’t be happier at the Nou Camp, where he wants to play forever.
He said, “I’d love to be in Barcelona! I’d probably sign a six-year contract extension if they suggested me, yes.”
“Something is going on with Bayern Munich? No, no.. I am very happy at Barcelona and I would like to play here for as long as possible.”
But De Jong may have to be willing to cut his whopping £534,000 weekly wage if he wants to stay at cash-strapped Barcelona still recovering from his financial woes.
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Barcelona revealed in January that new signing Ferran Torres would not be able to play for the club until he reduced his salary bill due to La Liga salary cap rules.
However, Blaugrana’s economic future looks bright after they agreed a huge deal with streaming platform Spotify this week.
Barcelona’s long-standing relationship with the Sweden-based music company is likely to be the biggest in football history and one of the biggest ever in sport.
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