Well-known transfer reporter Romano reported today that De Jong has reached a verbal contract extension agreement with Barcelona and all contract details have been negotiated. The reporter interviewed the person involved, De Jong, about the contract extension. The Barcelona midfielder gave a relevant response to the contract extension.

Reporter: Whenever Romano says "Here we go", the matter is basically a done deal. Of course, he is not omniscient and omnipotent. Today there was another report saying that you are "very close" to renewing your contract with Barcelona. This is probably the tenth time I heard this.

De Jong: "Yes, as I have always said, I will basically renew my contract with Barcelona. We are very close to reaching an agreement. If there is real news, you will know it as soon as possible, but I can't reveal more yet."