PSG Puts Frenkie de Jong Transfer on Hold

Amid ongoing speculation surrounding Frenkie de Jong’s future, sources consulted by SPORT have confirmed that PSG is abandoning any attempt to negotiate a potential transfer of the player at the end of the current season. Over the past few weeks, rumors linking the Dutchman to Paris have been rife.

As previously reported, Frenkie is admired in Paris, and PSG’s sports management sees the midfielder as a top player to bolster the midfield. Both Barcelona and De Jong’s agent are aware of this interest. However, the circumstances surrounding Luis Enrique’s squad have changed.

Financial Rigor

Currently, like Barcelona, PSG is also immersed in a profound battle to balance its books. The club prioritizes reducing the squad’s cost and aligning its budget to comply with the required Financial Fair Play regulations. Tightening the belt and setting clear priorities are essential in a market still showing inflationary tendencies. While Mbappé’s departure will help, there are still anticipated difficulties in addressing Luis Enrique’s outlined needs.

It’s no secret that PSG is focusing all its efforts on signing Osimhen as Mbappé’s replacement. This is a high-cost operation, considering that Napoli is demanding the €120 million they have been asking for months.

Osimhen is a top priority and will determine the course of transfers. Until the exact cost of the transfer is known, PSG is trying to reduce costs with player exchanges. Until the financial margin granted by the Financial Fair Play is determined, there will be no further significant moves in terms of signings, and Frenkie falls into this category, given that Barcelona would not entertain a hypothetical exit for less than €80 million.

De Jong remains focused on his game: he has not commented on any potential offers and has not given his agent the green light to negotiate a possible renewal. It’s a waiting game now, waiting for the end of the season to see how things unfold before making a decision about his future.

Waiting Game

During this period, with the transfer market in full swing, rumors are rife, and most recently, Bayern Munich has also entered the fray with a potential interest in Frenkie. Bayern has become a recurring club whenever a Barcelona player emerges strongly. In addition to the case of the Dutch midfielder, the German club remains constantly vigilant about Ronald Araujo’s situation.