According to the Western media relevo, Barcelona no longer put pressure on de Jong and Terstgen to cut their salaries and believe that they are key players unwilling to sell them.
This summer, Barcelona want de Jong and Terstgen to cut their salaries in order to facilitate the transfer. However, this is counterproductive. De Jong, in particular, not only refused to leave, but also refused to sit down and negotiate a pay cut.
Barcelona now insist that they respect the contracts signed by de Jong and Terstgen with Bartomeu’s board of directors and will not ask for a pay cut for the Dutchman or the German.
Barcelona now attach great importance to de Jong and are reluctant to sell him. The club believes that he is an important strategic player. In addition, the Dutch is valued for his resolute attitude, as few foreigners have been able to do so before.
However, although Barcelona is a dream place for de Jong, he will not forget how he has been treated in the past few months. He may listen to the right offer next summer, when de Jong will reassess his situation.
As for Terstgen, he will become a member of the captain’s team from July, and the club values his personal image. Barcelona still have a good relationship with Terstgen, surpassing the “threat” that challenges his current contract. Barcelona will be grateful that the German is willing to sign a new contract, but Barcelona will not put any pressure on him.