Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undecided on his future amid continued links to Paris Saint-Germain.
De Telegraaf recently reported that the Netherlands international was "almost certain" to make the move to the French capital in a €75 million (£67 million) transfer at the end of the season following links to a number of high-profile clubs (h/t Tom Adams of Eurosport).
Speaking on Saturday about his future, De Jong said no decision has been taken yet by either himself or the Amsterdam giants, per Fox Sports (h/t Goal):
"I have not made a decision yet and Ajax have not reached an agreement yet with with any club. I don't know yet what I will do at the end of the season, whether I will stay for an extra year or if I will join another club—and if so, which club that will be.
"Everything is still possible and there is no final decision yet. There are several interested clubs, Ajax are also speaking to a number of clubs and so is my agent. I am not going to mention any names, though. That is not up to me. We have permission from Ajax to speak to other clubs, they are aware of it."
Another team that's been linked with the 21-year-old is Manchester City, and Simon Mullock of the Sunday Mirror reported that manager Pep Guardiola is "furious" the Premier League champions appear poised to miss out on the tyro.
Mullock said City had planned talks with De Jong on Thursday but that the Manchester club told Ajax less than 24 hours before the negotiations were scheduled that they didn't want to press ahead with the deal. Guardiola is reported to be "angry and disappointed" at the decision.
On Saturday, the Oranje starlet offered another reminder of why there is so much interest in him, scoring and dominating in his side's win over PEC Zwolle:
While there's still developing for De Jong to do, whatever club does get him will have themselves a serious talent.
Early in his career, he's showcased incredible maturity as both a centre-back and midfielder. On the ball, De Jong is composed, while his awareness and intelligence in congested areas would make him an ideal acquisition for either PSG or City.
However, football journalist Ryan Baldi isn't excited about the prospect of the youngster making the move to Paris:
Given the technical and cerebral talents De Jong has, working under a coach like Guardiola would be beneficial. City will need to strengthen their options at the base of midfield too, as the role's incumbent, Fernandinho, is 33 and reaching the twilight of his career.
If De Jong hasn't made a decision, as he says, perhaps there's time for the likes of City to edge their way back into contention for his signature. For the remainder of the campaign, the Dutchman's future appears set to remain a huge talking point.
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