But De Ligt is not sure where he wants to play next and will take his time in making a decision.
“I still do not know what my heart says, I have been concentrated all the time in Ajax and in the national team,” he told Mundo Deportivo.
“Now in my vacations I will be able to think about it and decide what I am going to do with my future.”
When asked about joining Barcelona and why he was thinking about his options De Ligt explained he was uncertain of the timing.
He added: “Because maybe it's not the time yet, it's something I have to think about and decide during my vacations, nothing more.”
Matthijs de Ligt has put Manchester United on alert (Image: GETTY)
Matthijs de Ligt should move to Barcelona says Nicol
Matthijs de Ligt has admitted he would like to play with Barcelona ace Lionel Messi (Image: GETTY)
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De Ligt admits he would like to play with Lionel Messi and Frenkie de Jong at the Nou Camp but he needs to do what is right for him.
He said: “Of course it would be nice, but I must also look at what is best for me.”
The 19-year-old also underlined that the most important thing for him is to be playing week in, week out.
“For me, the most important thing is to know that in the team where I go I can have prominence and play many games,” he added.
Although uncertain of a move to Barcelona, De Ligt insists he isn’t scared of the competition.