Gradually becoming a heavyweight for FC Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong is reportedly sounding out Saudi Arabia to assess the interest in a transfer to the Gulf country.
The future of Frenkie de Jong is definitely being written further and further away from the Camp Nou. When he arrived at FC Barcelona in 2019, the Dutch midfielder arrived with suitcases full of great promises. Ultimately, he failed to make history despite a style of play that completely matched the expectations of the Blaugrana. With a salary of 19 million euros per year (excluding bonuses) until June 2026, the former Ajax Amsterdam is the second highest paid player at the club. An unjustified state of affairs given its low performance on the ground. Hansi Flick hardly counts on him anymore. We have to go back to February 2024 to find traces of a match that he played in its entirety. Faced with his reduced playing time, the Dutch international is looking for a way out to breathe new life into his career. His gaze would also be focused on Saudi Arabia.
Frenkie de Jong, from La Liga to the SPL?
According to information from AS, Frenkie de Jong's agent is currently exploring the Saudi market. The Spanish sports daily claims that Ali Dursun inquired about local customs and daily life in Saudi Arabia, without going so far as to mention existing contacts with Saudi Pro League teams. If no reciprocal interest has been noted to date, such information especially says a lot about the future of Frenkie de Jong at FC Barcelona.
His story seems to be written further and further away from Catalonia, while he nevertheless plays under the colors of the club of his dreams. His insipid performances, his tendency to get injured regularly and his refusal to extend by considerably lowering his salary are all reasons which suggest that a departure during the next summer transfer window is inevitable. It remains to be seen whether he will find happiness in Saudi Arabia while retaining his place in the selection.
