Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is urging the club\u2019s management to renew the contract of one of their key first-team players. Following Barcelona\u2019s emphatic 5-0 win over Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, the German coach has intensified his push to secure Frenkie de Jong\u2019s future at the club.<\/p>\n
According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Flick considers De Jong an essential part of his squad despite the midfielder\u2019s ongoing physical challenges. The coach envisions the Dutchman as Barcelona\u2019s primary defensive midfielder, ahead of Marc Casad\u00f3, making his contract renewal a top priority.<\/p>\n
However, financial difficulties pose a major obstacle. De Jong\u2019s current deal includes significant deferred payments, making the upcoming season his most expensive yet for the club. As a result, Barcelona are working on a long-term extension that would restructure his salary to ease the financial burden.<\/p>\n
Despite Flick\u2019s strong backing, negotiations remain complicated. De Jong is reportedly hesitant, given the financial sacrifices he has already made in previous contract discussions. With Barcelona\u2019s economic struggles still a factor, securing an agreement will be a delicate task for the club\u2019s management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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