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FRENKIE'S RENEWAL THREATENED

Al-Ittihad does not give up and will go for Frenkie de Jong again in the summer

Published:1/02/2025 - 22:25h

Updated:1/02/2025 - 22:25h

Al-Ittihad continues to dream of Frenkie de Jong. The Arab team will try to convince him to halt his renewal and will return to pursue his signing in the summer

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Saudi Arabia has once again become a key player in the transfer market in the final stretch of the winter window. From the Middle East, they set the machinery in motion to try to sign some of the stars of European football, and although the first team members of FC Barcelona came out 'unscathed' from this offensive, the Saudis are preparing to return to the charge during the summer.

In this new attempt, the Arab peninsula has a clear target in mind. It is Frenkie de Jong, whose contractual situation remains unresolved and his future is still an enigma, although in recent weeks the option to renew his contract with the club has gained more strength and, as of today, it is the most likely scenario.

Al-Ittihad, going all out for Frenkie

However, Al-Ittihad intends to disrupt Barça's plans and convince the Dutchman to join their ranks. The Saudi team has already secured the signing of the Masia academy graduate, Unai Hernández, this January, but they continue to dream big with the incorporation of De Jong and, according to 'Relevo', they will do everything possible to persuade him in the coming weeks and tackle their operation at the end of the season.

The Asians will not spare any expenses and are determined to 'go all out' with the aim of bringing Frenkie together with Karim Benzema in Jeddah. Despite this, the final decision will rest with the player, who is rediscovering his best form in recent matches and this situation, along with the team's good performance, has made him reconsider and he would view extending his stay in the City of Barcelona positively.

The sports director of Al-Ittihad, Ramón Planes, is confident of getting the green light from the player in the coming months, but the Barcelona sports management remains calm and hopes that the player's desire, which would involve succeeding at Spotify Camp Nou, ultimately becomes the determining factor to 'pass' on the 'siren songs' of Arabia and sign his new contract with the club.