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The winter switch window got here to a halt on Monday evening with out a lot exercise of observe at FC Barcelona, with the membership specializing in registering Dani Olmo and Pau Victor whereas renewing key gamers like Pedri, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo.
Now, the main target will stay on persevering with to construct the sporting venture, with two key selections to be made: first, the scenario of Robert Lewandowski because the first-choice striker and second, resolving the way forward for Frenkie de Jong.
The Dutchman has but to resume his contract, which expires in 2026, and it has been made clear to him that if an settlement is just not reached earlier than the summer season, he shall be positioned in the marketplace.
If he needs to stay on the membership with out extending his contract, it’s most certainly that he won’t see common enjoying time.
Saudi Arabia eager
Now, SPORT stories that two of probably the most highly effective golf equipment within the Saudi Professional League are serious about him, they usually have already knowledgeable his brokers.
A switch can be attainable, and there can be no situation with paying him the identical wage he presently earns at Barça, with the potential of even multiplying it.
Saudi Arabia need Frenkie de Jong. (Picture by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Photographs)
It’s a sexy possibility for any participant, however de Jong has at all times been reluctant to go away Barcelona, even when choices to hitch Manchester United or PSG have been obtainable.
In the intervening time, the Dutchman’s brokers are exploring the market with the peace of thoughts that De Jong has a assured contract till 2026, whatever the threats made. Solely a considerable sporting or monetary supply may change the scenario.
Elevated function in current weeks
Having struggled for relevancy underneath Hansi Flick after getting back from damage, De Jong has been gaining prominence within the staff in current weeks and has proven indicators of recovering his finest kind.
De Jong had not responded to Barcelona’s proposals initially, however now it seems he’s extra inclined to barter his future with the membership.
The midfielder is comfortable on the membership and within the metropolis, and he’s conscious {that a} promising future venture is being constructed. Nonetheless, a lot stays to be carried out earlier than an settlement is reached.
