Saga over?
Matthijs de Ligt transfer: Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain suffer blow with Ajax defender set to join Juventus – reports
The 19-year-old has been targeted by Europe’s top clubs this summer
In-demand Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has decided to join Juventus, according to reports.
The 19-year-old has been chased by Juve, Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain after starring for the Dutch champions last season.
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And claim De Ligt has opted to sign for the Italian giants, which will see him play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and departing Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
The £75million-rated defender, who helped Ajax knock Juventus out of the Champions League in April, has teased a move to Turin in the past.
He said: “I really like [Giorgio] Chiellini, he is very strong, one of the best ever defenders.
“I also appreciate [Leonardo] Bonucci, they are two of the best centre-backs in Europe. For a young man like me, they are both two models to be inspired by.
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“Me at Juve? It could be, but there are also other interested clubs. We’ll see at the right time.
“Now, I’m focused on Ajax and my agent Mino Raiola will take care of it.”
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De Ligt looked destined to join PSG after allegedly receiving a huge £340,000-a-week offer from the Ligue 1 champions.
And further reports in Holland claimed De Ligt’s girlfriend, Annekee Molenaar, had been spotted house hunting in the French capital.
However, the Netherlands international appears to have chosen Juventus as his next destination.
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