In Arabia, they are clear: Frenkie de Jong will stay at FC Barcelona

The future of Frenkie de Jong continues to be one of the hot topics at FC Barcelona. The Dutchman is starting to rediscover his best form and has earned the trust of Hansi Flick, who is giving him more and more opportunities. However, the player's continuity at the Blaugrana club next season is not guaranteed.

The contract of '21' expires in June 2026 and he has not yet reached an agreement with the Blaugrana club to sign his renewal, so the Catalans would put him on the market if he decides not to extend his contract. A situation that wants to be exploited from Saudi Arabia, where clubs like Al-Ittihad dream of bringing him into their ranks.

Al-Ittihad finds it difficult to sign Frenkie

However, the Asian club is aware of the difficulty of the operation for Frenkie, as they believe that the player will end up renewing with Barça. This was confessed by the sporting director of the institution, Ramón Planes, who stated that the midfielder will continue wearing the Blaugrana colors beyond next summer.

"Conversations to know how the market is are frequent. He is very happy in Barcelona, adapted, and it is difficult for the player to leave for a team better than Barça if things are going well. I always have to ask about the players and the market possibilities," explained the executive on 'Esports Cope', leaving a key hint about the possible outcome of the great 'soap opera' that is unfolding in the Catalan city.

De Jong is open to signing a new contract with the Catalans, but they have made it clear that, in order to continue under Flick, he will have to significantly reduce his salary to adapt to the club's new pay scale. If both parties can overcome this obstacle, the player's renewal will be practically a done deal. The coming weeks will be crucial.