90min has provided an update on the transfer situation concerning Frenkie de Jong. Ramon Planes, who previously served as a director at Barcelona and is now the sporting director of Al Ittihad, revealed that there have been multiple discussions about a potential move for Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona has been attempting to renegotiate his current contract with an extension, but following no response from De Jong's representatives, they reportedly listed him for sale. Nonetheless, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick persuaded the club to reconsider their position and retain De Jong, offering him a long-term deal that would distribute his salary and deferred payments over several years. So far, De Jong has been hesitant to sign the new contract.

Ramos Planes, the sporting director of Al Ittihad, indicated in an interview with Esports COPE that acquiring Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona this summer would not be an easy task for Saudi Arabian clubs. The Spanish media frequently links De Jong to a move to Saudi Arabia. He is contracted with Barcelona until mid-2026, and the club seeks clarity on a potential contract extension. If an extension is not agreed upon, the club plans to sell him next summer. Despite his happiness at Barcelona, De Jong's high salary, approximately sixteen million euros, poses a challenge, and any new contract would need to be compatible with the club's financial situation.

Frenkie de Jong's renewal with Barcelona is in strong doubt, attracting interest from several clubs. Ramon Planes, Al-Ittihad's sporting director, spoke about the possibility of de Jong moving to Jeddah. He mentioned that while de Jong is happy and well-adapted at Barcelona, and it would be difficult for him to leave a club like Barcelona, they are always inquiring about players and market possibilities.

According to Relevo, Ramón Planes, the sporting director of Al Ittihad, has reached out to Frenkie de Jong's entourage. FC Barcelona had initially extended a contract offer to De Jong, but it has been retracted due to his reluctance to commit to an extension. De Jong's representatives are considering various possibilities, including a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia. Al Ittihad is among the few clubs capable of meeting De Jong's substantial salary demands, and preliminary discussions have been initiated. Should Al Ittihad choose to actively pursue De Jong, the transfer might occur in the summer.