Al-Ittihad preparing €50 million bid for Frenkie de Jong
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Saudi club Al-Ittihad is reportedly preparing a summer move to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Details. According to El Nacional, Al-Ittihad is ready to offer €50 million to convince Barcelona to part ways with the Dutch midfielder.
Al-Ittihad’s interest in de Jong is not new, as the club has been monitoring him for some time. A €50 million proposal for a player who is no longer a cornerstone for Barça could be mutually beneficial: the Catalan club would free up significant wages and secure crucial income, while de Jong would have the opportunity to be a key figure in a team.
Reminder. Earlier reports indicated that Barcelona’s management had made a final decision to sell de Jong this winter. Additionally, Hansi Flick has reportedly approved the move, as the Dutchman is no longer a key part of his plans.
This season, de Jong has made eight La Liga appearances but started in only one of those matches.
