F. de Jong: 'I think the trouble with the press is due to my inaccurate salary'

2025-10-16 08:47 © fcbarcelona

Defender Frenkie de Jong, who extended his contract with Barcelona until 2029, commented on his desire to finally win the Champions League, rumors regarding his salary, and a strong wish to remain with the Catalan team:

"No, I won’t tell you what my new salary will be."

"I think that inaccurate figures regarding my salary may have affected how people see me.

When they read in the press how much I earn or that I am supposedly the highest-paid player in the Barcelona team, they start to look at me very differently.

I think this is a media issue."

"I am very happy that I extended my contract. If I weren't, I wouldn't have extended it – the club is also happy."

"So far, I haven't won the Champions League with Barcelona, and that is a major goal for both me and the entire team."

28-year-old Frenkie de Jong has been playing for Barcelona since 2019 and has scored 19 goals in 267 matches.

This season he has played eight matches.