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Barcelona midfielder Frankie The Yong is expected to end the long transfer rumor.
European soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reported on his personal SNS on the 12th (Korea time) that `Barcelona is advancing a new contract with The Dragon.'
Romano said 'Barcelona and The Dragon want to sign a new contract as soon as possible. The discussions are ongoing.'
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De Jong, who is considered the core of Barcelona's midfield and a world-class midfielder, has been recognized for his outstanding talent since his Ajax days in the past. Even after joining Barcelona, there was no big problem with his skills. He played consistently and served as the engine of Barcelona's midfield. . It was difficult to find any deficiencies such as passes, activity, shooting, physicality, and sense.
However, The Yong's name was not omitted whenever the transfer market opened. Reports that Barcelona, in poor financial conditions, put The Yong on the release list to earn transfer fees have continued to emerge since the transfer. Barcelona also recommended that De Jong lower his weekly salary by signing a new contract because De Jong's high weekly salary was also a burden.
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Whenever The Dragon's name appeared, the English Premier League (EPL) clubs actively gave courtship. Manchester United has wanted to recruit The Yong since manager Erik tenhach led the team in the past, and Arsenal and Liverpool are also reportedly interested.
But De Jong is not expected to leave Barcelona. In the 2024-2025 season, when Han Ji-flick entered under coach Han Ji-yong, Theyong's presence in Barcelona has grown even more. Barcelona seems to plan to stay in the team for a long time instead of sending out Der Yong in a player with skills and leadership. De Jong, who is wearing a Barcelona uniform, will be able to be seen steadily even after the next season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.