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Barcelona have several star players out of contract in 2026, and sporting director Deco has the unenviable task of securing them for the future. While there have been many positive rumors about the renewals of Gavi and Pedri, that has not been the case with Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong.
While the former seems more open to renewing his contract with the Blaugrana, Sport assures that both are open to signing new contracts. President Joan Laporta met with De Jong and told him that they see him as part of their future and that they not only want to renew him to lower his salary, one of the highest in the squad.
Likewise, Laporta has spoken with Araujo and, after fearing an exit last summer, they now see a new agreement for the Uruguayan as viable. Pedri and Gavi are expected to renew, and the only other important piece in the air is Andreas Christensen. If they can sign Jonathan Tah, Christensen’s departure seems much more likely.
Official: Barça Atlètic has announced the signing of Ibrahim Diarra, who signs for the remainder of the season + three more. @FCBarcelonaB pic.twitter.com/hreWz7T35c
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 17, 2024
However, the Blaugrana will not allow Araujo or De Jong to enter the final year of their contracts if they can avoid it. Barcelona have set a deadline of until the end of the season to sign on the dotted line, with more negotiations on the horizon.
Barcelona will presumably try to sell Araujo and de Jong if they cannot reach an agreement. Of course, the difference in demands is an important factor in this equation and it remains to be seen if they can reach an agreement. Recently, it seems that Barcelona are open to selling De Jong next summer.
