Barcelona is preparing for a repeat of the Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 situation, as another key player is rejecting all contract extension offers from the club\u2019s management, led by Joan Laporta and Deco. This player is seeking to leave in search of a more lucrative financial deal, similar to Demb\u00e9l\u00e9\u2019s move.<\/p>\n
Despite lengthy talks about a new deal, Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 turned down Barcelona\u2019s offers and used his \u20ac50 million release clause to transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. There, Nasser Al-Khelaifi promised him a generous salary, while manager Luis Enrique played a role in convincing him to make the move, which had a negative impact on Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Now, El Nacional reports that the same situation could be happening with Frenkie de Jong. His contract runs through 2026, and he is the club\u2019s highest-paid player. Although he was initially expected to agree to an extension with a pay reduction, he has strongly rejected that offer.<\/p>\n
This is becoming a serious concern for Barcelona, with rumors suggesting De Jong may already be in discussions with other clubs and could have an informal agreement in place. Laporta and Deco are eager to avoid another free transfer, especially since the club paid over \u20ac85 million for him from Ajax just five years ago.<\/p>\n
Paris Saint-Germain, who benefitted from Demb\u00e9l\u00e9\u2019s exit, is closely monitoring De Jong\u2019s situation. The player is aware that a free transfer would lead to a higher salary and a significant signing bonus, and Al-Khelaifi could once again exploit Barcelona\u2019s struggles, as he did with Neymar and Messi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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