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FRENKIE DE JONG PENS NEW BARCELONA CONTRACT TO 2029

It's official: Frenkie de Jong signs a new contract with FC Barcelona, keeping the Dutch midfielder at the club until 2029. The deal includes a pay cut and a €500m release clause.

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It is finally official after months of discussions and conjecture. Frenkie de Jong has committed to Barcelona through the summer of 2029 with the signing of a new contract.

For many years to come, Frenkie de Jong will keep donning the Blaugrana jersey. The midfield player's new deal, which will keep him at FC Barcelona until 2029, was finalised on Wednesday, according to a statement from the club.

"The player reaffirmed his continuing attendance at a ceremony held at the club's headquarters with Joan Laporta, the president."

Negotiations for an extension had been ongoing for a while, since De Jong's current contract was set to expire at the end of the current campaign.

The process was significantly slowed down by problems with his previous agent, Ali Dursun, but after the midfielder switched counsel, things proceeded much more easily.

De Jong had always wanted to stay at Barcelona, and the Catalans were also determined to keep him because of his significance in Hansi Flick's scheme.

As a result, a three-year deal that will keep the Dutchman with the team until 2029 was ultimately agreed upon.

De Jong will accept a pay cut as part of his new agreement, but he will continue to receive his present income until 2026, when his new contract will take effect. His €400 million release clause will increase to €500 million.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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