Overview
- Barcelona confirmed De Jong’s renewal to June 2029 and presented him as fundamental to its sporting project.
- De Jong told reporters that media overstated his earnings and hurt his public image, declining to disclose specific figures.
- Spanish outlets report the new contract includes a €500 million release clause.
- Coverage in Spain places his salary near €18 million, positioning him among the squad’s highest earners.
- His influence grew under Hansi Flick alongside Pedri after protracted talks that were extended in part by an agent change earlier this year.