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‘I have to ask’ - Al-Ittihad chief Ramon Planes talks Frenkie de Jong interest and Unai Hernandez move

Al-Ittihad chief Ramon Planes has been talking about Barcelona midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Unai Hernandez in a new interview with Esports Cope.

De Jong has reportedly emerged as a top target for Saudi clubs, while Unai has recently swapped Barcelona for Al-Ittihad.

There’s been suggestions that Barca aren’t happy with losing Unai, but Planes says negotiations with his former club were simple.

“It was an easy negotiation,” he explained.

“All parties understood the situation. It is a very important step for him.”

Planes also spoke about De Jong and insists it’s his job to ask about players but concedes luring him away from Barca will be very difficult.