According to Kicker, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw has extended his contract with FC Augsburg by one season until 2027. The club's management announced the extension. Gouweleeuw is currently injured and is working on his comeback from a knee ligament injury. The managing director, Michael Ströll, stated that the discussions and decision involved more than just Gouweleeuw's sporting future. There has also been an exchange about a potential post-playing career role for Gouweleeuw at the club, with more discussions planned in the coming months. In the club's press release, Gouweleeuw expressed that he is happy to remain a part of FC Augsburg and that he is motivated to become the club's record holder for Bundesliga appearances.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw has been playing for FC Augsburg since January 2016. His contract, which was set to expire at the end of the season, has been automatically extended due to reaching a set number of matches as per the option in his contract. Gouweleeuw is the captain of the team this season and is set to enter his tenth year with the club.