If things are going smoothly in the field for Barça, in the offices Deco has set to work to close several pending renewals that are a priority for the club. While the team is fighting for the big titles, seeking glory in the League, Cup and Champions League, work is being done on up to four important renewals.
Two of them are Jules Koundé and Frenkie de Jong. The continuity of these two pieces is high on Deco’s list of priorities for the Blaugrana squad. Deco aims to renew Jules Koundé until 2030 before the end of the current season. The versatile French defender is an undisputed starter on the right wing, and Hansi Flick wants to keep the player. The player is very settled in Sitges and is not keen to leave despite the interest shown.
There is an agreement in principle almost closed between Barça and Koundé for the Barça player to remain at the club until 2030. That would be three more seasons and the player would continue until he is 31 years old. There will be a small salary increase. It could take a little longer to be announced because there is no salary space right now, so we will have to wait until summer.
The Frenchman – formerly of Sevilla – is set to become a frustrated reinforcement for Chelsea, while the Dutch player is also being watched in the Premier League. In short, Barça is confident of speeding up the process to complete the long-term renewal of De Jong and Koundé.
Deco met with the Dutchman’s agent, Ali Dursun, on February 19 and presented him with a new renewal proposal. According to an article in Diario Sport a few days ago, the offer was for three seasons, but without an increase in the player’s current salary.
It is a matter of time before an agreement is reached that is favorable for both parties. Flick has also asked the club to make an effort to reach an agreement with the Dutchman, whose contract ends in 2026. The player is untouchable for the German coach for obvious reasons.
Another of the renewals in progress is that of Raphinha. Barça’s sporting director, as reported by Tot Costa on Catalunya Ràdio, has begun to negotiate the extension of the Brazilian striker’s contract. Deco has made it very clear what the Blaugrana club can afford in this operation.
Lamine Yamal‘s renewal is also in progress. The Barcelona number ’19’ is very clear that he wants to continue wearing the blue and red of the club and has reiterated this to those closest to him. A bullet-proof contract is expected with a considerable increase in the emoluments that the youth team player currently receives.