According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Luuk de Jong addressed a potential return to PSV, stating he has closed that chapter but also that one should never say never in football. He said he does not expect it to happen barring an emergency situation. De Jong also stated that he has not discussed the possibility with Peter Bosz.

Free agent Luuk de Jong, a 36-year-old from the Netherlands, stated that a return to PSV has not been discussed, even though the Eindhoven club was reportedly looking for an extra striker. The forward, who is in the final phase of his recovery from a serious injury, said he had not heard anything from the club. He clarified that while contacts are very brief and good, there has certainly been no approach at this time. De Jong added that although he would not rule anything out, he does not think a transfer back to his former team will happen. He is waiting for a special new challenge and mentioned that any move must be suitable for his family, adding that suggestions of a transfer to the MLS or Australia are not what he is considering. The forward has 39 caps and 8 goals for the Netherlands. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €500k.