According to 90min, Frenkie de Jong has made a decision regarding a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. He has received a significant proposal from Al Ittihad, aimed at enticing him away from Barcelona. However, De Jong has decided against accepting the offer to join the Saudi Pro League, as he is keen to remain with Barcelona. Contract extension discussions with the club are still in progress, reflecting De Jong's desire to stay in the city where he and his family have settled. The negotiations are focused on finalizing the financial terms of the new contract, with Barcelona seeking to adjust De Jong's salary structure to incorporate more performance-based incentives. Moreover, the club is also hoping to persuade De Jong to relinquish deferred wages that were agreed upon during the tenure of former president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Al Ittihad made an offer to Frenkie de Jong's entourage. The club, which includes players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, and Fabinho, offered De Jong a lucrative salary to join them in the Middle East. However, De Jong declined the offer.

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.