Hansi Flick Urges Laporta to Secure Crucial Signing Before Pre-Season
As part of its determined efforts to reclaim its status among Europe’s football elite, FC Barcelona is formulating bold strategies to bolster its squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. After a notable period without Champions League success, the club is eager to reestablish itself on the continental stage.
According to Spain’s El Nacional, new head coach Hansi Flick is actively preparing for the 2025–26 season and has identified a key priority: ensuring Frenkie de Jong remains at the club. While Flick is open to new signings, he’s particularly focused on renewing the Dutch midfielder’s contract ahead of pre-season, which begins in mid-July.
Flick sees De Jong as an essential part of his vision for the team. He values the midfielder’s technical abilities, tactical awareness, and versatility—qualities that allow him to excel both as a deep-lying playmaker and a more advanced midfielder. De Jong’s presence provides vital balance to Barcelona’s midfield setup.
Given his importance to the squad, Flick has made it clear that retaining De Jong is non-negotiable. With the player’s contract set to expire in June 2026, the coach is urging the club’s leadership to expedite the renewal process to avoid any uncertainties as the new season approaches.
Deco, who is leading the negotiation efforts, is reportedly working on adjusting De Jong’s salary to reflect the club’s financial realities while still presenting an attractive offer. Flick considers De Jong’s continued presence a strategic necessity—both in terms of football performance and internal team cohesion.
For Flick, finalizing De Jong’s renewal is a top priority and a critical challenge for club president Joan Laporta in the weeks leading up to the pre-season. Team stability is central to Barcelona’s future, and De Jong remains a fundamental piece of Flick’s long-term project.
