Barcelona midfielder's agent, Frenkie de Jong, criticized speculation about the Dutch player's possible departure from the club.
De Jong's future has been the subject of relentless speculation for years now, and as he enters the final 18 months of his contract, the uncertainty has increased even further. His limited role under new manager Hansi Flick has only served to add more fuel to the fire.
It was recently reported by like De Jong's agent, Ali Dursun, was exploring the possibility transformation To Saudi Arabia, where the Dutchman claimed to be interested in the riches on offer in the Saudi Professional League.
However, Durson himself has now denied the speculation, saying: Telegraph: “Talks in Saudi Arabia? Complete nonsense. It distracts from Frenkie's real ambition. He only wants one thing: to be fit to shine for longer at the club he loves and where he feels at home.”
Regardless of De Jong's clear desire to stay BarcelonaThere have been countless reports indicating that the feeling is not mutual, with the Blaugrana said to be keen to get rid of De Jong and his high wages.
Earlier this season, De Jong was believed to have done just that He received a contract ultimatum from BarcelonaHe warned him that he must agree to an extension before the end of the calendar year if he wanted to stay at the club.
