The agent of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has rejected speculation of a possible departure from the club for the Dutch international.
De Jong’s future has been the subject of relentless speculation for years, and as he enters the final 18 months of his contract, the uncertainty has grown even greater. His limited role under new manager Hansi Flick has only added fuel to the fire.
He reported it recently AS that De Jong’s agent Ali Dursun had been scouting a possible transfer in Saudi Arabia, with the Dutchman claiming to be interested in the riches offered by the Saudi Pro League.
However, Dursun himself has now dismissed the speculation, saying The Telegraph: “Talks in Saudi Arabia? Total nonsense. It distracts from Frenkie’s true ambition. He only wants one thing: to be fit to shine longer at the club he loves and where he feels at home.”
Regardless of De Jong’s apparent desire to stay Barcelonathere have been countless reports suggesting that the feeling is not mutual, with Barcelona willing to offload De Jong and his high wages.
Earlier this season, it is believed that De Jong had received a contract ultimatum from Barcelonawarning him that he must agree an extension before the end of the calendar year if he wishes to remain at the club.
