- Matthijs de Ligt is said to have shun a move to Barcelona and join Juventus this summer
- The 19-year-old was impressive for his Dutch League side last term winning domestic double
- Juve will have to pay a sum £62m to land the center-back who is also wanted by Man United and PSG
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt has reportedly decided to join Italian League giants Juventus instead of Barcelona this summer.
The 19-year-old was also linked with a move to join Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain and a few other top European powerhouses.
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The 19-year-old was also linked with a move to join Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain and a few other top European power houses.
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De Ligt caught the attention of top coaches after helping his Dutch League reach the Champions League semifinal last season.
He was also instrumental to their domestic double last season, as he scored seven goals and one assist in all competition during their campaign last term.
Meanwhile, Sky Sports Italy reports the Netherlands centre-back has decided to join Serie A champions Juventus.
The publication also reveal that the deal will cost Juve in the region of £62 million with personal terms yet to be finalised.
De Ligt was said to have shunned a move to Barcelona while PSG were unable to see through their interest.
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Should the deal pull through, the 19-year-old will become Maurizio Sarri's first signing as the new manager of the Old Lady after leaving Chelsea to return to his native Italy.
The defender said he was asked about a move to Italian champions Juventus by Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the Nations League final earlier this month.
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TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Real Madrid joined the chase to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, who was instrumental to their Champions League exit last season.
The Dutch teenage sensation was impressive for his side last campaign - scoring seven goals and one assist in all competitions.
De Ligt has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona all summer long, but Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain have also joined the chase.
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