De Jong expressed his confidence in reaching a new agreement, stating that both he and the club want it to happen. He hopes that the contract renewal will be settled soon.

Reflecting on his performance last season, De Jong acknowledged that it was not his best year. He cited an ankle injury that kept him out for a significant period, but also noted that he played well before the injury. De Jong attributed the team's improved performance to the addition of new players, which has resulted in a stronger team overall.

De Jong also expressed pride in his performance the season before his injury, when he helped the team win all the titles in Spain and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. He believes that this achievement stood out more due to the team's exceptional performance.