Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs De Ligt denies Cristiano Ronaldo influenced €75m move to Juventus
Former Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt insists his €75 million move to Seria A side Juventus was driven by personal ambition, with Cristiano Ronaldo having no influence on his decision to sign for the Italian giants. After seeing his future at Ajax become the subject of much speculation over recent months, the Netherlands defender has finally brought a […]
Mino Raiola reveals why Matthijs de Ligt snubbed Man United for Juventus move
Super-agent Mino Raiola says it was “important” for his client Matthijs de Ligt to play in Seria A, as the Dutch central defender closes in on his switch to Juventus. The future of De Ligt has been one of the transfer stories of this summer window as Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain were all linked with his signature. […]
Juventus finally agree deal with Ajax for Matthijs De Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt will now sign for Juventus after the Serie A champions agreed an €82 million (£71.6m) deal with Ajax, according to reports. The 19-year-old defendet has attracted interest from several big clubs in Europe including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. Barcelona were in the frontline to sign De Ligt but their refusal to increase their bid after […]
Juventus win race to sign Man United target Matthijs de Ligt for £62m
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is ready to end the summer’s longest running transfer saga to date having now made a decision to sign for Juventus. The Ajax captain has been courted by Europe’s leading clubs with Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona and Manchester United all having registered an interest in the 19-year-old centre-back. De Telegraaf […]
Ronaldo asked me to sign for Juventus, reveals De Ligt
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo told him to sign for Juventus following the Netherlands’ 1-0 loss to Portugal in the Nations League final. The 19-year-old, who captained Ajax to their first domestic double in 17 years, is one of the most sought-after players in Europe, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona also interested in his […]
Klopp tells Liverpool he wants United target De Ligt to partner Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly told Liverpool to sign Matthijs de Ligt as a defensive partner for Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool are currently enjoying the triumph of their Champions League glory on Saturday, but Klopp’s mind appears to have already turned to his transfer plans as he looks to challenge for the Premier League […]
De Ligt provides transfer update after Man United make huge offer
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt conceded he still does not know what the future holds for him as reports of a bidding war between Barca and Manchester United for his signature continue. The 19-year-old was the cornerstone of Ajax’s defence in their amazing run to the Champions League semi final, where they eventually lost out to Tottenham. His defensive abilities and assured […]
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt drops Man United hint on Instagram
Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt has fueled speculation over a transfer to Manchester United by ‘liking’ a post on Instagram from United legend Rio Ferdinand. The Dutchman is set to leave Ajax this summer window after CEO Edwin van Der Sar conceded the defender had likely played his last match for the club and would […]