FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong reacts during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
MADRID, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona announced on Wednesday that Dutch international midfielder Frenkie de Jong has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2029.
The extension means the 28-year-old will complete a decade with Barcelona, having joined from Ajax in 2019. De Jong has made 267 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals.
De Jong had confirmed during the summer that talks were underway over a renewal, and at Wednesday's signing ceremony, he reiterated his lifelong ambition to represent Barcelona despite reports of interest from other clubs.
"I always dreamed of playing for Barca and now that I am living the dream, I want to continue it for many more years and win more titles," he said.
During his six seasons with the Catalan side, De Jong has won two La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
"I have always wanted to play for Barcelona, and I want to stay here as long as possible. I am very happy at the club, in the city, with my companions and with the Board of Directors," said the midfielder, adding that he has "always felt valued at FC Barcelona." ■
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong reacts during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong speaks to the media during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong speaks to the media during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong speaks to the media during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong poses during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong poses during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
FC Barcelona Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong speaks to the media during a press conference in Commercial Office of FC Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 15, 2025. Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, FC Barcelona announced Wednesday. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)
