Saudi transfer chief confirms ‘frequent’ conversations about Frenkie de Jong


The midfielder of Barcelona, ​​Frenkie de Jong transfer Market in the Saudi -Pro -League club Al Ittihad.

After recovering, de Jong’s career in Barcelona did not take off from a serious ankle injury that was restricted last season, excluded him from the euro 2024 and delayed his start to 2024/25.

The Dutch only started twice in La Liga this season, although the team runs as captain on both occasions. His contract runs until 2026 and Barcelona is generally threatened as a threat to every player who reaches the last year of its conditions without aggravating an extension with exile.

De Jong, a recording of Ajax from 2019, is considered to be a sellable capital due to the worst financial problems of Barcelona, ​​has regularly opposed to leave the club. In the summer of 2022, Barcelona concluded a transfer contract, especially with Manchester United, before the proposed move collapsed.

The continuing uncertainty about the future of the player has fueled speculation about what comes next, with the Saudi Pro league being an obvious link for someone of his profile with considerable salary requirements.

Frenkie de Jong

De Jong’s season this season was minimal / Pedro Salado / Gettyimages

“These conversations to find out how the market is common” Esports Cope When asked about de Jong.

“He is very happy in Barcelona, ​​he has adapted and it is not easy for the player if things go well into a team that goes better than Barca. I always have to ask for the players and the market options.”

It does not indicate an upcoming approach for de Jong, but it underlines that Al Ittihad holds at least a metaphorical ear on the floor when it comes to potential recruitment.

Kevin de Bruyne, much older than de Jong and in the last six months of his contract by Manchester City is another player who is strongly connected to the Saudi Pro League. However, the youngest in his future is that the veteran Belgian hopes to sign a new deal with City.

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