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Barcelona return to action on Saturday, January 4, when they face Barbastro in the Copa del Rey. Hansi Flick will be determined to pick up a win following his team's recent poor form.
Meanwhile, the Catalans are ready to offload a Dutch midfielder next year. Elsewhere, Lamine Yamal is likely to sign a new deal with the Spanish giants.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from December 29, 2024.
Barcelona ready to offload Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona are ready to cash in on Frenkie de Jong in 2025, according to Mundo Deportivo (via Barca Universal). Once a vital cog in the Catalans' midfield, the Dutchman's role has diminished in recent times.
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De Jong missed the beginning of this season with an injury and has struggled to break into Hansi Flick's team since his return. The 27-year-old has registered 13 appearances this season, but only two of them have been starts.
Meanwhile, the player's contract expires in 2026 and he is yet to sign an extension. The LaLiga giants previously sent him a renewal proposal which they had retracted after he failed to respond.
Flick is well stocked in midfield and can afford to let Frenkie de Jong go. Despite his struggles, the Dutchman shouldn't be short of options and could fetch around €20m next summer. However, the player could also be tempted to see out his contract and leave for free in 2026.
Lamine Yamal set for renewal, says Jorge Mendes
Lamine Yamal will extend his stay with Barcelona, according to super agent Jorge Mendes. The Spanish forward is among the most exciting young players in the world at the moment.
Yamal has been outstanding for the Catalans since exploding into the scenes last season. The 17-year-old won the Kopa Trophy as well as the Golden Boy Award this season, but his contract expires in 2026.
Speaking recently, as cited by Barca Universal, Mendes insisted that Yamal will stay with the club for many years.
“Lamine’s future is in Barcelona. Barcelona is his place. He will renew his contract and will stay there for many years,” said Mendes.
Yamal has registered six goals and 12 assists from 21 games across competitions this season.
Catalans receive Dani Olmo relief
Barcelona will be able to register both Dani Olmo and Pau Victor after selling the VIP boxes at the new Spotify Camp Nou for €100m, as per MARCA (via Barca Universal). Olmo returned to his alma mater this summer in a reported €54m move from RB Leipzig.
However, the Spanish club could only register him for the first half of the season due to their poor finances. The situation has added to speculation regarding Olmo's future in recent days, with the player linked with an exit.
However, the Catalans have now managed to address the situation by activating another economic lever. LaLiga have already been informed of the developments.
The LaLiga giants are now working with several companies to ensure that the payment is received in time to help register Dani Olmo. The report adds that the influx of cash will also enable the club to return to LaLiga's 1:1 rule. That would enable them to spend freely in January as well as next summer.
