Bombshell with Frenkie de Jong! Barça confirms it minutes after El Clásico

The midfielder Frenkie de Jong has become the key piece for Barça. In the new project led by Hansi Flick, Barça has found in De Jong the ideal partner for Pedri. When "21" is in good shape, Barça feels it; when he's absent, it's clear that others like Casadó don't reach that level of influence.

Today, in El Clásico, Frenkie de Jong hasn't been at his usual level, like most, but he still shows his enormous importance. He played all 90 minutes, even as a center-back, and helped with ball circulation. The victory slipped away, but the culé board is already in a position to announce great news for all FC Barcelona fans.

Frenkie de Jong, protagonist

The weeks leading up to El Clásico were marked by Frenkie de Jong's presence. First came the confirmation of his contract renewal with Barça until 2029, a step that frames his continuity as a culé reference. The extension includes a release clause raised to 500 million euros, which highlights the club's strong desire to guarantee his long-term presence.

However, he has also been a protagonist because of his enormous commitment to the team. Seventy-two hours before the big match, Frenkie de Jong missed training due to gastroenteritis. However, against all odds, he recovered in time to be part of the starting eleven.

As if that weren't enough, the siren calls from clubs like Manchester City or Bayern Munich have also disturbed his peace in recent days. Everyone wants Frenkie de Jong, but he has already made his intentions clear.

Frenkie de Jong shows it in El Clásico

Frenkie de Jong showed this afternoon at Bernabéu that he's where he wants to be. His greatest dream has always been to play for Barça and now he's not going to let it slip away. His contract renewal, his commitment to the team, and his rejection of a possible transfer are the best proof.

Moreover, after El Clásico, Frenkie de Jong also made it clear that he's a locker room leader by coming to Lamine Yamal's defense. Dani Carvajal confronted Barça's "10" and De Jong spoke out. He said, "If you're a teammate and you know him, you can call him and not do it on the field."

It's clear that Frenkie de Jong has earned the respect of all culers. Barça can now make it official after El Clásico: there's "21" for a long time.