The agent of the Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, has hit the speculation about a possible departure from the club for the Dutchman.
De Jong's future has been the subject of relentless speculation for years and, as he enters the final 18 months of his contract, the uncertainty has increased further. His limited role under new manager Hansi Flick has only added more fuel to the fire.
It was recently reported by neither that De Jong's agent, Ali Dursun, had explored a possible tRANSFER in Saudi Arabia, with the Dutchman claiming to be interested in the assets offered in the Saudi Pro League.
However, Dursun himself has now dismissed the speculation, revealing Telegraph: “Talks in Saudi Arabia? Total nonsense. It distracts from Frenkie's real ambition. He only wants one thing: to be able to shine longer at the club he loves and where he feels at home.”
Despite De Jong's apparent desire to stay on Barcelonathere have been countless reports suggesting the feeling is not mutual, with the Blaugrana said to be keen to offload De Jong and his high wages.
Earlier this season, De Jong is believed to have received a contract ultimatum from Barcelonawarning him that he must agree an extension before the end of the calendar year if he wants to stay at the club.