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Dybala used in Neymar swap? https://www.football-italia.net/140935/reports-dybala-used-neymar-swap Jul 18, 2019 Audacious reports in Spain suggest Juventus star Paulo Dybala could be used as part of an exchange deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar. Neymar has made it absolutely clear he wants to leave PSG this summer and postponed his return to pre-season training, further angering the club. However, nobody is prepared to pay after his €222m release clause was activated from Barcelona last year. The Blaugrana discussed his possible return, but PSG director Leonardo warned they were not in a position to make the deal, especially after paying €120m to get Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. Now El Chiringuito in Spain suggest Neymar could join Juventus in part-exchange for Dybala, forming an extraordinary attack with Cristiano Ronaldo. It comes after Rai Sport claimed Neymar’s father would meet Juve director Fabio Paratici in Turin and Mundo Deportivo listed the Bianconeri as one of Neymar’s potential destinations. The 27-year-old became the world’s most expensive player when he joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for €222m. He has gone on to score 51 goals in 58 games for the French giants, winning two Ligue 1 titles.

DE LIGT: "Per me è triste lasciare l'Ajax, ma dovevo fare un passo avanti. La Juve? Sono innamorato di come difendono i club italiani" FONTE Matthijs De Ligt, difensore centrale classe 1999 della Juventus e della nazionale olandese, ha parlato ad "Ajax TV", dei motivi che lo hanno portato a lasciare i "Lancieri" ed a scegliere il club bianconero per continuare la propria carriera: "Ho giocato per 10 anni nel settore giovanile e tre in prima squadra ma sfortunatamente devo fare un passo avanti adesso. Sono sempre stato affascinato da come difendono gli italiani. Ci sono tanti calciatori che seguo come esempio: Maldini, Baresi, Nesta, Cannavaro, Scirea. E potrei andare avanti. Mi sono innamorato di come difendono gli italiani. Per me è un'emozione lasciare l'Ajax. Ho vissuto momenti bellissimi e bruttissimi. E' stato come andare sulle montagne russe. Nella vita c'è sempre un momento in cui bisogna salutare. Mi mancheranno tutti, ma nessuno sa cosa può riservare il futuro".

De Ligt: Love Italian defending https://www.football-italia.net/140924/de-ligt-love-italian-defending Jul 18, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt says while ‘it’s sad to leave Ajax’, he had to join Juventus as he is ‘in love with the Italian art of defending’. De Ligt finally completed his €85.5m transfer to Juve from Ajax on Thursday, and the defender explained why he chose the Bianconeri over the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. “I played for 10 years in the youth sector and three in the first team, but unfortunately I have to take a step forward now,” the 19-year-old told Ajax TV. “I’ve always been fascinated by the Italian art of defending. Many of the players I look up to are Italian: Maldini, Baresi, Nesta, Cannavaro, Scirea... I could go on. “I fell in love with how Italian clubs defend. For me, it’s sad to leave Ajax. I experienced some wonderful and very ugly moments. “It was like being on a rollercoaster, but there’s always a time in our lives when we have to go our separate ways. “I’ll miss everyone, but no-one knows what the future holds.”

JUVENTUS, L'AJAX AI BIANCONERI: "PRENDETEVI CURA DI DE LIGT" I LANCIERI HANNO SALUTATO IL DIFENSORE OLANDESE FONTE Attraverso il proprio portale ufficiale 'Twitter' però i Lancieri hanno voluto salutare il giovane olandese, facendo però anche un appello ai bianconeri: "Il futuro è dietro di te. Juventus, prenditi cura di lui". Ecco il tweet del club di Amsterdam. 1.708 utenti ne stanno parlando

OFFICIAL: Juve sign €85.5m De Ligt https://www.football-italia.net/140916/official-juve-sign-855m-de-ligt Jul 18, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt has signed a five-year contract with Juventus, completing his transfer from Ajax for €85.5m. A statement on Juve’s official website reads: “Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that the agreement with Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax NV for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Matthijs de Ligt has been reached for a consideration of €75m, payable in five financial years, and additional costs of €10.5m. “Juventus and the player have signed a five-year contract of employment until 30 June 2024.” It is understood the €10.5m in additional costs go towards commission for his agent Mino Raiola. The defender, who turns 20 next month, flew in on Tuesday night and underwent his medical yesterday at the J-Centre in Turin. He passed with flying colours and has now put pen to paper on his deal, worth a reported €7.5m a season plus €4.5m in bonuses. De Ligt is a senior Netherlands international and wore the captain’s armband for Ajax, having come up through their legendary academy. He is considered to already be one of the best centre-backs in the world and won the 2018 Golden Boy award, handed out by Tuttosport to the young player most likely to make a huge impact in the coming year.

Raiola: De Ligt, Pogba, Kean... https://www.football-italia.net/140881/raiola-de-ligt-pogba-kean Jul 17, 2019 Mino Raiola says Juventus are ‘the best team’ for Matthijs de Ligt, there is ‘nothing’ to report on Paul Pogba and that he ‘will see’ about Moise Kean. Raiola took the opportunity to speak to reporters outside J Medical while De Ligt was taking his tests, and he did not hesitate to compare the defender to Pavel Nedved and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “It’s not a question of who wanted him most, but Juve are the best team for him,” declared the agent. “It’s important for a defender to come to Italy. He can learn to become the best in the world here. “This step is necessary for his career. Certainly, he’s the best young defender. After that, he only needs a bit of time to show that he’s the best on a different level. “In terms of work and mentality, he approaches and, indeed even surpasses, Nedved. He reminds me of Ibra for his ambition. “It’s always good to play alongside great champions like Bonucci. As for whether Ronaldo told him to join Juve, you have to ask him. I don’t know. “The decision to join Juve was a considered one. It wasn’t made in just a day. It was a long process.” The 51-year-old was then asked for updates on Pogba, Kean and free agent Mario Balotelli. “There’s nothing, no-one’s ever written to me. I live my life one day at a time. The same applies to Balotelli. I’m here today, I don’t know where I’ll be tomorrow. “Kean is at the same level as De Ligt, he’s a great champion. We’ll see what happens.”

De Ligt has Juve medical https://www.football-italia.net/140880/de-ligt-has-juve-medical Jul 17, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt has arrived for his Juventus medical ahead of a long-awaited €75m transfer from Ajax. De Ligt landed in Turin late last night, and Juve’s official Twitter account snapped him checking into J Medical for tests. He will then sign a five-year contract with the Bianconeri, worth a reported €7.5m plus €4.5m in add-ons and bonuses. The 19-year-old has long been the Old Lady’s top defensive target following the exits of Andrea Barzagli and Martin Caceres. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich had also been on his trail. Despite only turning 20 next month, the Dutchman already leaves behind the Ajax captaincy. Image credit @juventusfcen via Twitter

De Ligt lands for Juventus https://www.football-italia.net/140867/de-ligt-lands-juventus Jul 16, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt has arrived in Turin to complete his Juventus transfer from Ajax for a reported €75m, with a medical due tomorrow morning. Reporters and fans were gathered at the Caselle Airport in Turin to greet the Dutch talent as his private jet landed from Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. The defender turns 20 next month and spent his entire career coming through the various Ajax youth academies. A medical is set for the J-Centre in Turin on Wednesday morning and he’ll stay tonight at the brand new J-Hotel, based in the Continassa training complex. De Ligt had also received proposals from the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. According to De Telegraaf, the delay of 24 hours was because Juventus had tried to pay €75m including performance-related bonuses, but Ajax demanded the full sum as a fixed fee, albeit with payment spread out over instalments.

De Ligt Juventus medical on Wednesday https://www.football-italia.net/140799/de-ligt-juventus-medical-wednesday Jul 15, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt is flying in for his Juventus medical on Wednesday after striking a deal with Ajax, reportedly for €65m plus bonuses for a total €75m. According to Sky Sport Italia, the agreements are all in place and he will fly in late Tuesday evening, for a medical on Wednesday morning. Ajax director Marc Overmars confirmed today that "the end is in sight, it's about bank guarantees now." The defender, who turns 20 next month, had already agreed personal terms believed to be worth €8-9m per year plus add-ons to reach a total €12m salary on a five-year contract. He is set to wear the Number 4 jersey and had originally been expected to arrive at Turin’s Caselle Airport this evening, which would've been precisely one year on from Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival. It’s reported there will be an initial €150m release clause in his contract, which will increase year on year. The Dutchman already has 15 senior caps for his country and came up through the legendary Ajax academy. He is represented by agent Mino Raiola and had also been approached by Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. He has made 117 competitive appearances for Ajax at senior level, scoring 13 goals – including one in the Champions League quarter-final to eliminate Juventus – and providing seven assists. In those 117 matches, the central defender received 15 yellow cards and no red.

Ajax: 'End in sight for De Ligt' https://www.football-italia.net/140802/ajax-end-sight-de-ligt Jul 15, 2019 Ajax director Marc Overmars confirms “the end is in sight” for Matthijs de Ligt and his Juventus transfer. “It’s about bank guarantees now.” The defender is expected to fly in this evening so that he can be ready for his medical on Tuesday morning and has already been left out of the Ajax pre-season training camp. “The end is in sight,” Overmars told Voetbal International. “It’s about bank guarantees now, as Ajax are always very strict on these matters. I hope it all progresses quickly, but I’m sure they will work it out. They are Italians.” De Ligt is reported to be joining Juve for €65m plus performance-related bonuses and add-ons, while he’ll sign a five-year contract worth approximately €8m per season plus bonuses.

De Ligt to Juve tomorrow https://www.football-italia.net/140763/reports-de-ligt-juve-tomorrow Jul 14, 2019 Reports in the Italian Press claim Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt will complete his transfer to Juventus by Monday. De Telegraaf already reported Juve had agreed a deal worth €75m for De Ligt, while Ajax confirmed the 19-year-old had not travelled with the squad for preseason as he was ‘awaiting a possible transfer’. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport writes the Bianconeri found an agreement for ‘around €70m’ with the Dutch club on Sunday morning. The newspaper, along with Tuttomercatoweb, expects him to land in Turin either this evening or tomorrow morning before undergoing a medical. Gianluca Di Marzio, meanwhile, stresses the final details are still being ironed out and that a medical should take place on Tuesday. De Ligt is understood to have already negotiated a five-year contract with the Old Lady worth €12m a season.

Ajax: 'De Ligt awaiting transfer' https://www.football-italia.net/140730/ajax-de-ligt-awaiting-transfer Jul 13, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt is not in the Ajax training camp as he is “awaiting a possible transfer” to Juventus, confirmed the Dutch club. He was expected to miss out on the journey to Austria today, but the statement on the Ajax website made clear the reasoning behind it. “Awaiting a possible transfer, Matthijs de Ligt does not travel with the group” of 28 players. It comes after multiple sources including De Telegraaf, Sky Sport Italia and more all announced Juventus had agreed terms with Ajax worth in the region of €70m plus bonuses. There are also suggestions agent Mino Raiola will make up to €10m in commission. The defender, who turns 20 next month, is expected in Turin over the next 48 hours to have a medical and sign the five-year contract. Including performance-related bonuses, that salary is expected to reach €12m per year.

Report: De Ligt to Juve done! https://www.football-italia.net/140681/report-de-ligt-juve-done Jul 12, 2019 The proposed deal that takes Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt to Juventus is done, according to De Telegraaf. According to the newspaper, De Ligt is not travelling to Austria with the Ajax squad and Juve have finally reached his asking price of €70m without bonuses. It goes on to explain that the Old Lady came in at €50m, as per a promise from last year that he could leave this summer for that price. However, sporting director Marc Overmars would not have known about it as it was made in the presence of agent Mino Raiola, the player’s father and consultant Barry Hulshoff. With that in mind, the Bianconeri were forced to negotiate a higher fee for the 19-year-old. Sky Sport Italia, meanwhile, agrees the Dutchman will not be attending Ajax’s preseason camp in Austria but stresses a deal – while getting closer – has yet to be struck. De Ligt has developed into one of the world’s most sought-after stoppers, already breaking out at the highest level for club and country. He won a domestic double with the Amsterdamers last season and reached the Champions League semi-finals, as well as the Nations League Final with Netherlands.

Juve raise to €75m for De Ligt? https://www.football-italia.net/140573/juve-raise-75m-de-ligt Jul 10, 2019 Juventus could be about to match Ajax’s reported asking price of €75m for defender Matthijs de Ligt According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, Juve have offered €67m for De Ligt but Ajax are not budging on their demands of €75m up front. However, Schira expects the Bianconeri to increase their bid ‘in the next few hours’ so they can close a deal ‘this week’. Once a fee is agreed, the 19-year-old can proceed to undergo a medical and put pen to paper on his contract. He is understood to have shaken hands over a five-year deal worth €9m a season plus bonuses.

De Ligt to Juve this week? https://www.football-italia.net/140553/de-ligt-juve-week Jul 9, 2019 Sky Sport Italia claims Juventus could wrap up a deal for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt this week. Distance remains between the two clubs over a transfer fee, but Sky believes Juve are in a ‘position of strength’. That is because Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have both pulled out, while the 19-year-old only wants the Bianconeri. Therefore, sporting director Fabio Paratici is looking to get the Dutchman signed before the Old Lady leave for their preseason tour of Asia. He would already be their third defensive arrival this summer after Merih Demiral and Cristian Romero.

De Ligt resumes Ajax training https://www.football-italia.net/140497/de-ligt-resumes-ajax-training Jul 8, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt has begun preseason training with Ajax, amidst Mino Raiola’s continued efforts to bring him to Juventus. De Ligt looked to be in good spirits as he trained with his Ajax teammates for the first time since the end of last season. It comes just a day after agent Raiola confirmed Juve had agreed terms with the defender, although the agent made it clear there would be no strike action to force a transfer. Goal.com’s Romeo Agresti, meanwhile, writes the Bianconeri are ‘pushing’ to finalise a deal this week and that there is ‘growing optimism’. The 19-year-old is rumoured to have shaken hands over an initial €9m salary, leaving the Bianconeri only needing to negotiate a fee with the Dutch champions.

Raiola: 'De Ligt agreement with Juve' https://www.football-italia.net/140476/raiola-de-ligt-agreement-juve Jul 7, 2019 “Matthijs de Ligt has agreed terms with Juventus and now it’s up to Ajax,” confirmed agent Mino Raiola, amid reports of PSG and Barcelona revivals. It has been widely reported for over a week now that the Bianconeri secured a five-year contract with the defender worth around €9m per year plus bonuses. The initial offer to his club was of €50m, because De Telegraaf claims Ajax promised a year ago to let him leave for that sum if he resisted transfer opportunities until 2019. “De Ligt has agreed terms with Juventus and now it’s up to Ajax on how they deal with this situation,” Raiola told De Telegraaf. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are rumoured to be considering another attempt at personal terms, but Raiola insists there will be no Antoine Griezmann-style rebellion. “That’s out of the question and so is arbitration, as it is not his style.” Italian reports continue to maintain Juve hope to have De Ligt in Turin for a medical on Wednesday.

Sarri talks Juve with De Ligt https://www.football-italia.net/140429/report-sarri-talks-juve-de-ligt Jul 6, 2019 Matthijs de Ligt spoke to Juventus Coach Maurizio Sarri on the phone, claim Sky Sport Italia, reiterating a deal with Ajax is imminent. It’s widely believed De Ligt has agreed personal terms with Juve, something he was unable to do with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. With that in mind, the Bianconeri are trying to bring the €75m asking price down, confident they have the player’s word. As part of that strategy, Sky Sport Italia report this evening that Sarri has spoken to De Ligt by phone, discussing their ideas of football and where the Dutchman will fit into the new Juve set-up. Even though the initial purposeful lowball offer of €55m plus bonuses was rejected, Juve are lining up a new proposal next week.

Kean part of De Ligt deal? https://www.football-italia.net/140401/kean-part-de-ligt-deal Jul 6, 2019 Juventus hope to have Matthijs de Ligt for his medical by Wednesday, as Ajax could accept a spread payment or ask for Moise Kean. The Bianconeri agreed personal terms with the defender, something Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United were unable to do. It puts them in pole position, even if the fee still has to be negotiated with Ajax, as the initial purposefully lowball offer of €55m plus €10m in bonuses was predictably rejected. According to Tuttosport, they are aiming to have De Ligt in Turin for his medical and to begin pre-season training by Wednesday. A way of convincing Ajax might be to spread the €75-80m cost of the operation over several financial years. Another alternative would be to take advantage of Ajax’s well-known interest in teenage Italy striker Kean, who had already been approached several times in recent seasons. Kean and De Ligt both have Mino Raiola as their agent, so if reports are true that Maurizio Sarri is eager to get the best out of Paulo Dybala, it might make sense to move Kean on. However, the Corriere dello Sport suggests the two transfers could be kept completely separate, which would give Juve a buy-back clause on Kean. The Bianconeri already turned down a big bid from Everton for Kean, whose contract is due to expire in June 2020.

Bartomeu: 'De Ligt on the move' https://www.football-italia.net/140372/bartomeu-de-ligt-and-neymar-move Jul 5, 2019 Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu declared he knows where Juventus target Matthijs de Ligt will play next season, while Neymar “wants to leave PSG.” The patron was speaking at a Press conference for the presentation of new buy Frenkie de Jong, fresh from his Ajax transfer, and was surprisingly frank on other stories too. “I’ve been saying for some time that I know where De Ligt will play next season. I can’t say any more than that right now, as it’s the interested parties who ought to announce that.” Barca had been interested in the Ajax defender, along with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, but it’s widely reported Juventus are leading the race and agreed personal terms with the defender.

Juve make first De Ligt offer https://www.football-italia.net/140302/juve-make-first-de-ligt-offer Jul 4, 2019 Juventus are initially low-balling Ajax with an offer worth €55m plus €10m in bonuses for Matthijs de Ligt, claim Sky Sport Italia. They already agreed personal terms with the defender, while Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have all seemingly pulled out of the race. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bianconeri are hoping to use those elements to get a discount. The first formal offer has been sent to Ajax worth €55m plus €10m in various add-ons. It is only an initial proposal and Juventus are in no rush, so are expected to eventually reach the €75m asking price. De Ligt already agreed a five-year contract worth €12m per year with several different bonuses added in.

De Ligt ready for Juve https://www.football-italia.net/140206/de-ligt-buffon-ready-juve Jul 2, 2019 Juventus are on the verge of a double swoop for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt and club legend Gianluigi Buffon. Gianluca Di Marzio and Fabrizio Romano both report Juve have agreed personal terms with De Ligt and that sporting director Fabio Paratici is now waiting for Ajax to formally accept their bid of €75m. Once that goes through, the teenager can begin the process of completing his transfer. However, the situation is clearer with Buffon as the Sky Sport Italia journalists agree there is a ‘total agreement’ for the goalkeeper to return on a one-year playing contract, with only his signature missing. The veteran’s homecoming in Turin would open the door to an exit for Mattia Perin, who is being courted by Portuguese rivals Benfica and Porto. Finally, Di Marzio claims Cagliari are ready to bring back Luca Pellegrini on a season-long loan. Pellegrini only joined the Bianconeri on Sunday, but the Italy Under-21 left-back could again be farmed out to Sardinia for first-team experience.

Lippi: 'Never seen anyone like De Ligt' https://www.football-italia.net/140072/lippi-never-seen-anyone-de-ligt Jun 29, 2019 Marcello Lippi has worked with all the greats, but “never seen anyone like Matthijs de Ligt at his age” ahead of the Juventus transfer. The Bianconeri are reportedly on the verge of sealing a €67m plus €13m in bonuses deal for the Ajax starlet, however Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United also remain interested in the 19-year-old. “I believe that the player who would be the best signing for Juve would be De Ligt,” Lippi told Tuttosport. “I think he is really strong. He’s physically imposing and has great football intelligence, he gives you a good balance, is technically strong and also scores a lot of goals.” The World Cup winning Coach was asked whom the youngster reminds him of most, as he worked with some of the best defenders in the game. “There is no need for comparisons, but I’ve seen plenty of greats, like Alessandro Nesta, Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Ciro Ferrara, Fabio Cannavaro, and Marco Materazzi. I’ve never seen anyone like that at his age. “Juve with De Ligt would make a further leap in quality, putting him beside Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci would be the key to making a strong Juventus even stronger. “They would be capable of achieving any target, even the Champions League.”