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Barcelona qualified for the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 semi-final after beating Borussia Dortmund on April 15. Amidst this hot developments, midfielder Frenkie de Jong was queried about his contract renewal with the Catalan club. He is playing remarkably for Barcelona nowadays and is looking to deliver cheerful moments to his club’s fans with his performance in the upcoming crucial assignments. With Barcelona manager Hansi Flick supporting him, it’s highly likely that the Dutch footballer’s contract will be renewed. However, de Jong evaded the question on his contract and said it’s not the correct time to discuss his future as Barcelona is heading towards the major phase of the competition.
“I’ve always said it, I’m very happy living and playing in Barcelona,” said de Jong after the victory against Borussia. “We’re in the final phase of the season, so we’re not focused on that. There will time for all of that,” he further added. Frenkie’s agent Ali Dursun is in regular touch with the club but noting the star footballer’s reputation, it can be said that the negotiations won’t be easy as the 27-year-old is one of the highest earning players in the squad.
Barcelona advance to semi-finals despite defeat against Borussia in the second leg of the quarter-final
Barcelona faced a 3-1 drubbing at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the quarter-final, held in Westfalenstadion. However, the hammering couldn’t halt Bracelona’s journey in the tournament as the Spanish club registered a 5-3 aggregate win over two legs against the German club.
Following the game, Barcelona players looked downbeat but manager Hansi Flick reminded his boys about their accomplishment in the tournament. De Jong also revealed that he felt relieved after the game rather than being cheerful as the team didn’t play against Borussia as per potential.
