Barcelona officially announced that it will renew its contract with De Jong until 2029. De Jong gave a speech on the contract extension.

Contract renewal

De Jong: "As I have always emphasized, playing for Barcelona has always been my dream. Now that this dream has been realized, I am eager to continue for more years and win more championship honors."

Ten years of red and blue career

De Jong: "I have always longed to play for Barcelona. Now that I am already here, I hope to stay as long as possible. I am passionate about the club. I am very satisfied with the department, this city, my teammates and the management, and I am eager to continue this relationship."

Do you feel undervalued?

De Jong: "No, I have never felt undervalued by my teammates and the club."

The phenomenon of injuries during the offseason

De Jong: "Indeed, especially during the break between national team games. There are more injuries than usual in the early stages of the season. But I love playing for the Netherlands just as much as I love playing for Barcelona. Rest time between games is indeed very limited. "

The possibility of reducing playing time for the national team

De Jong: "This question is difficult to answer simply. I think every player is different. I have a good relationship with Coach Koeman and can communicate at any time, but on the other hand, the national team only has two or three call-up opportunities every year, and they naturally want to make full use of their players in these games. It's complicated and I think it's going to be difficult to change the status quo. "

Salary Topic

De Jong: "I will not disclose the specific salary amount. There is always exaggeration in the outside world, which affects people’s perception of me. When readers see newspapers claiming that ‘De Jong is the highest scorer in the team At the time, this was entirely an image created by the media. I am very happy to renew my contract with Barcelona. "

The coach who has most influenced him in his Barcelona career

De Jong: "It's difficult to choose individually. I made my debut under coach Valverde and I have a good relationship with coach Koeman and all the coaches are helping me. The most witty answer probably refers to the current coach Flick. Each of them means a lot to me. "

Areas that need improvement

De Jong: "All aspects of the game need to improve. I always maintain a consistent professional attitude and continue to work hard to achieve greater breakthroughs. "

Ten-Year Agreement

De Jong: "I joined the club of my childhood dreams. Now I hope to stay here for ten years and win the Champions League and as many honors as possible. reputation. "

Miami Friendly Match Arrangements

De Jong: "As professional players, our mission is to go all out to contribute to the game anywhere. "

Whether I am in the best condition of my career

De Jong: "I can't say whether this is the peak period, but I do feel that I am in excellent condition, adapt well and full of confidence. "

The eighth foreign player in team history

De Jong: "I am eager to play for a long time and win many championships. What excites me most right now is the club’s sporting plan. We have so many outstanding and young teammates. "

Midfield partner with Pedri

De Jong: "Not only was I fortunate to play alongside Pedri, but I also worked with Busquets for many years. These are valuable experiences. "