The unexpected destination that Frenkie de Jong's agent would be exploring for his transfer

The future of Frenkie de Jong seems to be increasingly distant from FC Barcelona, and it's not hard to understand why. Despite his status, the native of Arkel has not been able to influence Hansi Flick's sporting planning so far in the 2024-25 season, becoming one of the last options to strengthen the midfield.

This is not mere speculation. It can be clearly seen in the closing of the year 2024 that the Dutchman experienced with the Blaugrana team, accumulating two consecutive benchings: one against CD Leganés (0-1) and another against Atlético de Madrid (1-2). In both matches, he was not even considered for the starting eleven or as an option in the midfield, fueling rumors about Hansi Flick's lack of confidence in him. Since his return after recovering from his right ankle setback at the beginning of October, he has only participated in 13 matches, accumulating 362 minutes of play, with only two starts and without completing a full game.

In this scenario, considering that it does not seem to be the most viable option for Barcelona to have one of its most valuable assets and highest earners on the bench, it is not surprising that rumors about the possible search for new football destinations for him are beginning to emerge.

It is also clear that the Blaugrana team does not want to miss out on the opportunity to economically benefit from a Frenkie de Jong, whose contract with the club ends on June 30, 2026, even though his market value is decreasing considerably.

The unexpected destination that Frenkie de Jong's agent is reportedly exploring for his transfer

At this point, apparently the player's entourage is also fully aware of the possibility of Frenkie de Jong leaving Barcelona next summer. Therefore, they are exploring new destinations, some of which could be considered quite unusual.

According to reports in the 'Diario As', the agent of the Dutch midfielder, Ali Dursun, has been contacting Saudi teams to learn about the progress of the Arabian Pro League, aiming to familiarize himself with the daily life and customs of the country.

This fact has attracted special attention because, although it is currently only a preliminary exploration, as journalist Juan Jiménez mentions, the interest of Frenkie de Jong's agent in a destination like Saudi Arabia, known for its economic power to handle million-dollar transfers and meet the player's salary demands, suggests that the player's circle may be considering distancing themselves more and more from Barcelona.

In addition, it is surprising that a scenario in the Middle East is being considered, when the former Ajax player, at 27 years old, would likely have opportunities to continue competing at the highest levels of European football.

Where will the 'De Jong case' in Barcelona end up?

The outcome of this situation is uncertain. A million-dollar transfer could be the best option for Barcelona, although from the Blaugrana sports management, they are also aware of the less favorable option that Frenkie de Jong may not make an immediate decision, not renew his contract, nor be transferred, and ultimately leave for free in 2026, which would represent a significant loss for the Catalan team.