PSV 'hand Ivan Perisic ultimatum' amidst nagging Barcelona rumours

Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven have reportedly given star Ivan Perisic an ultimatum to decide on his future.

The former World Cup finalist signed a one-year contract in Eindhoven and arrived on a free transfer in September 2024. After a spectacular end to the season, in which Perisic scored seven goals and gave three assists in the final eight league games, PSV won the Dutch Eredivisie after making up a 9-point deficit to Ajax.

Perisic was elated after winning his fourth league title, but the 36-year-old remained non-committal to any future plans. "We shall see. I will decide that with my family," said Perisic after the title-clinching 3-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam in May.

After the season, rumours arose that FC Barcelona laying their eyes on the Croatian veteran. Manager Hans-Dieter Flick is reportedly a "big fan" of Perisic, who scored 16 goals and provided nine assists in 35 games across all competitions.

As PSV wait for Perisic's decision, the 26-time Dutch champions have reportedly given the Croatian an ultimatum to decide on his future. The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Perisic will have until June 30th to decide whether he'll stay in Eindhoven or leave the club after one season.

Mundo Deportivo's Gabriel Sans also reported that Perisic would accept a lower salary to play for FC Barcelona.