Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong he was advised to leave the club in 2025.
De Jong has finally fought his way back to full fitness after a miserable run of injuries that seemed to put his La Blaugrana career to an end.
The former Ajax player has been brought back into club action in recent weeks, along with a recall to the La Oranje squad, for November's two UEFA Nations League games.
He started a first Dutch game for 14 months in the midweek win over Hungary, but his future remains unclear.
Marco van Basten asked to reduce the focus on De Jong to allow the 27-year-old to return to the highest level at his own pace.
However, another Dutch legend went one step further, with ex Real Madrid star Rafael van der Vaart stating that he would be better served by a shock return to Ajax, if Barcelona facilitates a sale in the coming months.
“He had a good game against Hungary, but he can and must be better. He has done a lot, but now he must stay in shape,” as quoted by AS Diary.
“He's a fantastic player who will benefit the Dutch team a lot. If it were me, I'd tell him to go home (to Ajax). He doesn't need any more trips.”
De Jong is expected to keep his starting place for Holland's final match of 2024 as they face Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 19.
