Matthijs de Ligt will choose Juventus over PSG says expert
Juventus and Barcelona are just two of the clubs who have been linked with De Ligt this transfer window, with the teenager’s stock at an all-time high.
The Holland international helped Ajax win the Eredivisie title, starring as they pipped the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord to the prize.
And De Ligt was also in fine form as Ajax reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they were beaten by Tottenham.
Juventus have recently moved ahead of Barcelona in the battle to sign the 19-year-old.
Juventus are worried about Barcelona transfer target Matthijs de Ligt (Image: GETTY)
Juventus are determined to beat Barcelona to Matthijs de Ligt (Image: GETTY)
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
“Add in to the fire that when you look at Thiago Silva, he made a similar move for similar reasons when he did, as did Marquinhos, and you feel their careers would have been better if they’d gone to a Barcelona.
“And now similarly, De Ligt finds himself in the same place. But €15m [£13m from PSG] over €7m [£6m from Barcelona] potentially, it’s a short career as well.
“There’s one thing saying at the end of your career, in 15 years’ time. But you could be out of the game in two or three.”
Juventus have already signed two players in the form of Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot.