Arsenal Want To Sign This 28-Year-Old First Team Player Of Barcelona: Why The Blaugrana Should Not Sell | OneFootball

Fichajes‘ report has once again raised a big question for Barcelona fans. It is reported that Arsenal are now eyeing Frenkie de Jong, especially in the situation where his contract with Barcelona will end next year.

The Dutch midfielder currently has only one year left on his contract, and the renewal process is not going as smoothly as Blaugrana wanted. In such a situation, there is a possibility that he may say goodbye to Camp Nou. A team like Arsenal, that are constantly trying to show their strength in the Premier League and Europe, are interested in signing him as a free agent.

Frenkie de Jong has been the pivot of the Catalan club for the last few years. Whether it is to control the tempo of the game or to create a bridge between defence and attack, his role has proved decisive every time.

According to the report, Hansi Flick considers the 28-year-old an important part of his setup and does not want to leave him out of the starting eleven. Despite this, the doubts raised about the contract have alerted other clubs. Arsenal see this opportunity as a solid investment for the future. This deal could prove to be very lucrative for them without the transfer fee.

Why Barcelona should renew Frenkie de Jong’s contract?

KOBE, JAPAN – JULY 27: FC Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong controls the ball during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images)

The question now is whether Barcelona should lose one of their most reliable players. The truth is that the Dutchman is one of the vital players of the team’s system. It will not be easy to find a replacement for the way he dictates passing, tempo and direction of the game. If the Blaugrana let the 28-year-old go, Flick’s plans will suffer a major setback.

Teams like Arsenal will want to take advantage of his departure, but Barcelona must renew the former Ajax man on a new contract at all cost. The club are struggling with financial pressures, yet it would be a mistake to let go of a player who is considered central to the strategy on the pitch.

Once Frenkie leaves the team, his absence will be impossible to fill. Barcelona must make this pillar of their midfield last for the long term and lay the foundation for the years to come.