What is Frenkie De Jong’s salary at Barcelona and how much do they owe him in wages?
BARCELONA midfielder Frenkie De Jong has found himself in demand in recent years following his successes on the pitch.
The former Ajax star transferred to the Spanish giants in 2019, but his time with the Catalan side hasn’t been without controversy, especially when it comes to the financials.
Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona during a May 2023 match at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, SpainSergio Carmona/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
Who is Frenkie De Jong?
Frenkie De Jong is a Dutch footballer who was born on May 12, 1997, in Gorinchem, Netherlands.
His mother and father were both interested in football and his love for the sport was sparked at an early age.
De Jong played through the youth system at Dutch club Willem II, before making his Eredivisie debut for the club aged 17.
He signed for Ajax in 2015 and in 2019 his transfer to Barcelona was confirmed.
In the summer of 2022, De Jong was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United but the Red Devils were unable to secure the player as he decided to stay at Xavi‘s team.
The football star became engaged to fiancée Mikky Kiemeney in July 2022.
The couple met when they were in high school and have been dating since 2014.
What is Frenkie De Jong’s salary at Barcelona?
De Jong agreed to a £400,000-a-week salary when he joined Barcelona in 2019.
He has, however, since taken several wage reductions due to the La Liga team’s financial crisis.
His initial salary was worth £12m a year before it was reduced to £9m in the 2020/21 season.
De Jong took a further pay cut the following year, earning £4.3m.
Barcleona are now required to pay those deferred wages to the player on top of his existing salary.
As a result, De Jong will take home £16.8million net in the 2022/23 season, followed by up to £21m in the following campaign.
The midfielder spoke out about the controversy surrounding his whopping salary packet in October 2022.
Speaking to TV NOS, via Mundo Deportivo, De Jong said: “There have been many lies and falsehoods spread about my salary.
“In each of the first three years I played here, I cut my salary. Eventually the money comes back, and it comes on top of my normal salary, so it looks bigger.
“I think a lot of people don’t understand this, but the figures the media are spreading are false.”
How much do Barcelona owe Frenkie De Jong in wages?
Barcelona are said to owe Frankie De Jong £14.5m.
According to Mundo Deportivo, however, the club want the player to agree to another salary reduction amid their ongoing financial problems.
De Jong’s contract expires in 2026, but he could extend for another two or three years.
If he refuses another salary decrease, the team could be forced to sell him.
Barcelona are reportedly desperate to re-sign Lionel Messi, whose time at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be winding down.
PSG could be set to allow his contract to expire, giving Barca chiefs the opportunity to pounce.
