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Juve sacrifice Kean for De Ligt? https://www.football-italia.net/139889/juve-sacrifice-kean-de-ligt Jun 25, 2019 Juventus are reportedly weighing up the possibility of sending striker Moise Kean to Ajax in part exchange for Matthijs de Ligt. Juve remain locked in talks for De Ligt, with Corriere della Sera claiming there was a four-hour meeting between sporting director Fabio Paratici and the defender’s agent Mino Raiola on Monday. Gazzetta dello Sport goes on to explain that Juve could offer Kean to help facilitate the Dutchman’s arrival, despite the considerable distance over personal terms. The 19-year-old broke into the Bianconeri’s first team last season, scoring seven goals in 17 appearances. However, he has yet to sign a new contract and is also the subject of interest from Premier League side Everton. Moreover, the Old Lady would have been unimpressed with his conduct while on Italy Under-21 duty, his tardiness excluding him from the Azzurrini’s final Euro U21 game against Belgium. Although Juve are prepared to sell him for at least €30m, La Gazzetta warns they want to include a buyback option, which neither the player nor Raiola are willing to accept. Il Corriere, meanwhile, writes Blaise Matuidi’s future similarly came up for discussion, the midfielder ‘tempted’ by a possible return to France with Monaco.

'De Ligt will already end title race!' https://www.football-italia.net/139838/de-ligt-will-already-end-title-race Jun 24, 2019 Fabio Capello claims the title race in Serie A will already be over for another season if Juventus sign defender Matthijs de Ligt. Juve are reported to be closing in on a deal for De Ligt, who is already Ajax’s captain and a full Netherlands international at 19 and had been linked with several top clubs, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. “If Juve sign De Ligt then it’s over. Again. And we go directly to the season after,” Capello told Corriere dello Sport. “De Ligt is the best defender out there. He allows you to defend with two, freeing up the full-backs, like he has at Ajax. “With him, Juve will have hit the jackpot. Without him, well, it could help the others get closer. “Let me be clear. When I talk about others, I’m referring exclusively to Napoli and Inter. “Milan, Roma and Lazio won’t participate in the title race for obvious technical delays and financial problems.” The former Roma and Milan boss was then asked about Kostas Manolas’ proposed move to Napoli. “I’ve read about Manolas to Napoli. With him and Koulibaly, as well as a couple more quality reinforcements, Napoli become very competitive.”

Juventus down to De Ligt details https://www.football-italia.net/139823/juventus-down-de-ligt-details Jun 23, 2019 Juventus are trying to rush through the details for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, with Pavel Nedved meeting agent Mino Raiola. Multiple Italian and Dutch sources all now have the same version of events, that De Ligt is favouring Juve ahead of Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. Ajax are believed to want €70m and have given the player the option of choosing the club based on personal terms. France Football published a photograph of Juve vice-president Nedved sitting down with agent Raiola in Monte Carlo this weekend, as the Bianconeri are eager to strike while the iron’s hot. Barcelona have reportedly pulled out of the race due to the salary demands, whereas Juve are happy to pay €12m net per year plus bonuses. The concern is that Paris Saint-Germain will relaunch with a new proposal, so Juventus are rushing to get the paperwork ready. Raiola also represents Paul Pogba and the midfielder is eager to leave Manchester United, but if the Bianconeri are paying €70m for De Ligt, it’s unlikely they will also shell out an even higher sum for the Frenchman. They have already resolved the midfield issues with two free agents, Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal and imminently Adrien Rabiot of PSG. View image on Twitter 174 people are talking about this

Juve rush to get De Ligt deal https://www.football-italia.net/139762/juve-rush-get-de-ligt-deal Jun 22, 2019 Juventus are working on the contract details after Matthijs de Ligt seemed to favour them, but PSG are fighting back for the Ajax defender. He had seemingly been on the verge of a move to Paris Saint-Germain until late last night reports from De Telegraaf and Sky Sport Italia warned the Dutch international was ready to join Juve. More details are emerging today, as multiple sources including Gianluca Di Marzio note Juventus are rushing to strike while the iron’s hot. It’d be a salary worth €12m per year net – so minus taxes and not including performance-related bonuses or add-ons – with a release clause of at least €150m. That figure would probably reach the €15-20m gross wage that was reported by De Telegraaf. Ajax have long been believed to accept a transfer fee of €70m, so it’s now up to Juve, Barcelona and PSG to work out personal terms. With this in mind, it’s also rumoured in De Telegraaf that Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo is taking a different tack, offering De Ligt’s girlfriend Annekee Molenaar modelling contracts and preparing a palatial home in Paris.

De Telegraaf: De Ligt to Juventus https://www.football-italia.net/139733/de-telegraaf-de-ligt-juventus Jun 21, 2019 According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is close to joining Juventus for €70m with a contract worth €20m per year. The centre-back had seemingly whittled down the list of pretenders to Paris Saint-Germain and Juve, despite interest also from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United. It had been suggested the 19-year-old was taking a few more days to make his decision while on vacation in Miami. Now De Telegraaf claims De Ligt is on the verge of a move to Juventus for €70m. Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio also states this evening that the Bianconeri have suddenly stepped up their efforts for the Dutch international defender. He would put pen to paper on a contract worth somewhere between €15-20m per season, making him the second highest paid player in Serie A after Cristiano Ronaldo on €30m.

Juve, PSG or Bayern for De Ligt? https://www.football-italia.net/139585/juve-psg-or-bayern-de-ligt Jun 18, 2019 Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has reportedly turned down Barcelona, opening the door to Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Barca have long been favourites for De Ligt, but Spanish radio station Cadena SER claims he deemed Barca’s offer unsatisfactory. Moreover, Juve would have presented one of the most attractive proposals, along with PSG and Bayern. The 19-year-old is arguably the most sought-after young stopper in world football, having broken out for Ajax and Netherlands in the last two seasons.

PSG set to win De Ligt race https://www.football-italia.net/139265/psg-set-win-de-ligt-race Jun 12, 2019 Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of completing the transfer for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, claim Sky Sport Italia, beating Barcelona and Juventus. Manchester United had already been rejected and the Dutch starlet said he wanted to play regularly to aid his development. The price-tag set by Ajax is in the region of €80m, so Barcelona and Juventus would have to sell before investing that sum. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, agent Mino Raiola is in advanced negotiations with PSG and should complete the deal over the next couple of days. It could well be announced at the same time as the arrival of director of sport Leonardo, who left Milan by mutual consent this month. This is a return to Paris Saint-Germain for Leonardo and he intends to make a splash.

Barca 'beat Juve to De Ligt'? https://www.football-italia.net/135999/barca-beat-juve-de-ligt Mar 20, 2019 Barcelona reportedly ‘believe’ they will beat Juventus to Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt with an offer of €60m plus bonuses. According to Sport, Barca are aware of De Ligt’s ‘determination’ to join them and have subsequently stepped up their interest, also offering him a five-year contract with ‘a lot of objectives built in’. Furthermore, the newspaper cites ‘sources close to the negotiations’ that state the transfer is ‘on track’ and the Catalans are ‘very optimistic’. The Blaugrana have already completed a deal for his Ajax and Netherlands teammate Frenkie de Jong. Juve, for their part, had seemingly set their sights on the 19-year-old but now may be forced to focus on the likes of Ruben Dias and Cristian Romero instead.

Juve handed De Ligt boost https://www.football-italia.net/135419/juve-handed-de-ligt-boost Mar 7, 2019 Juventus have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt as Ajax confirm the defender ‘will go to a top club’. Juve have long been linked with De Ligt, who is already Ajax captain at the age of 19, and Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars admitted his club were resigned to losing the stopper. “Matthijs can play anywhere, he can easily play for one of the six best teams in the world,” Overmars told AS. “He has incredible gifts: he has strength, mentality and heart. If I worked somewhere else, I’d do anything to sign him. “We don’t need to sell him. We don’t need money, but I know he’ll go to a top club. Selling our best players? We don’t want to, but we have no choice. “My job is to manage a top team, but we can’t keep our players if Real Madrid or Barcelona, who can afford to keep [Jasper] Cillessen on the bench for four years, come knocking.”

‘Juventus a possibility for De Ligt’ https://www.football-italia.net/132198/‘juventus-possibility-de-ligt’ Dec 18, 2018 Matthijs de Ligt’s father confirms Juventus “could be a possibility” for the Ajax defender but “they’re not the only team”. The Bianconeri are interested in the centre-back, who was given a tour of the Allianz Stadium when the Netherlands played Italy in a friendly there last summer. Yesterday he was awarded the Golden Boy, and Tuttosport spoke to his father after the ceremony. “Juve could be a possibility, but they’re not the only team interested,” Frank de Ligt said. “Now we’re focusing on this season with Ajax. Turin is a beautiful city, I came here for the Netherlands match in June too. “In the next few months, I, my son, and [agent Mino] Raiola will make the best decision for his future.”

Juventus target De Ligt https://www.football-italia.net/129366/juventus-target-de-ligt Oct 16, 2018 Juventus have reportedly made Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt their number one target, but they face competition from Barcelona. The centre-back was linked with the Bianconeri in the summer, and was enthusiastic about the prospect of moving to Turin. According to today’s edition of Tuttosport, De Ligt has been established as Juve’s top target and they are even willing to pay the €50m asking price. They face stiff competition from Barcelona, as well as Napoli and Inter, but Juventus hope their good relations with agent Mino Raiola will swing things in their favour.

Juventus swap Kean for De Ligt? https://www.football-italia.net/123734/juventus-swap-kean-de-ligt Jun 29, 2018 Juventus could reportedly offer Moise Kean to Ajax as part of a deal for Matthijs de Ligt. The Bianconeri are known to be interested in the young centre-back, particularly as Medhi Benatia could leave the club this summer. It’s thought there is an agreement in principle with the player, but the 18-year-old will not come cheap. According to Tuttosport, the Old Lady could look to lower the cost of the deal by offering Kean in exchange. Ajax have shown interest in the young striker in the past, and both players are represented by Mino Raiola, which could make the deal more easy.

Neymar Sr to meet Juve? https://www.football-italia.net/140914/neymar-sr-meet-juve Jul 18, 2019 Rai Sport is running the sensational line that Neymar’s father will meet Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici in Turin. Shock links between Neymar and Juve first surfaced on Wednesday morning, when Mundo Deportivo claimed the Paris Saint-Germain forward had sounded out the Bianconeri as a possible next destination. Rai journalist Paolo Paganini has since followed up that a meeting will take place between Neymar Sr and Paratici, although he stresses it is strictly ‘exploratory’ at this stage. 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, but his time at the club has been overshadowed by injuries and the emergence of Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian now wants out of the club, with a return to Barca most heavily mooted, although the staggering figures involved make any transfer difficult.

UFFICIALE - De Ligt è bianconero! FONTE La Juventus ha ufficializzato il colpo de Ligt. "Il pacchetto difensivo della Juventus si arricchisce di uno dei giovani più forti di tutto il panorama mondiale - si lege su Juventus.com - E’ ufficiale: Matthijs de Ligt è un giocatore bianconero. Il difensore olandese, fra poco ventenne, ha firmato un contratto che lo lega alla Juventus fino al 30 giugno 2024. Di seguito, il comunicato ufficiale. ACCORDO CON L’AJAX PER L’ACQUISIZIONE DEFINITIVA DEL CALCIATORE MATTHIJS DE LIGT Torino, 18 luglio 2019 – Juventus Football Club S.p.A. comunica di aver raggiunto l’accordo con la società Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax NV per l’acquisizione a titolo definitivo del diritto alle prestazioni sportive del calciatore Matthijs de Ligt a fronte di un corrispettivo di € 75 milioni pagabili in cinque esercizi oltre oneri accessori per € 10,5 milioni. Juventus ha sottoscritto con lo stesso calciatore un contratto di prestazione sportiva quinquennale fino al 30 giugno 2024. Padronanza tecnica, strapotere fisico, visione di gioco, gestione e interpretazione delle dinamiche difensive, propensione al gol, specie di testa. Matthijs è una sintesi perfetta del difensore moderno, un giocatore che si è affacciato da poco al calcio dei professionisti (ricordiamo che è nato il 12 agosto 1999) ma che fin dalle prime prestazioni ha fatto parlare di sé. Una sola la squadra che lo ha visto prima crescere nelle giovanili, poi debuttare, e poi ancora imporsi alle cronache: l’Ajax. Qui è diventato professionista nella stagione 2016/17, e da allora ha giocato 117 partite in tutte le competizioni, segnando 13 gol di cui 10 di testa. Non solo: i suoi dati, in questi anni, parlano di 721 palle recuperate, 163 intercettate e 103 contrasti vinti. E di vittorie, arrivate entrambe nella stagione appena conclusa: il trofeo della Eredivisie, e la Coppa dei Paesi Bassi. Una stagione fantastica, per lui, quella appena conclusa, che lo ha visto arrivare con l'Ajax alle porte della Finale di Madrid, dopo avere incontrato proprio la Juventus. La campagna di Champions League ha fatto rilevare per lui statistiche eccellenti: è stato il difensore più giovane ad aver segnato, oltre ad essere in assoluto il più giovane giocatore ad aver trovato più di un gol. Inoltre, è stato il più giovane giocatore olandese ad essere andato a segno in un match della fase ad eliminazione diretta della Champions League dopo Nordin Wooter nell’aprile 1996. Ha recuperato, sempre nella scorsa stagione europea, 73 palloni: solo Alexander-Arnold (76) e Jordi Alba (80) meglio di lui nel ruolo. Infine, un’ultima curiosità: solo Cristiano Ronaldo (quattro) ha realizzato più gol di testa di lui nella Champions 18/19. E da adesso, i due saranno compagni. Benvenuto alla Juve, Matthijs!". 637 utenti ne stanno parlando

De Ligt come Ronaldo La Juventus compra il suo giustiziere FONTE C’è un’analogia tra l’arrivo di Matthijs de Ligt alla Juventus e quello dello scorso anno di Cristiano Ronaldo in bianconero. Sia il portoghese che l’olandese infatti, nella stagione precedente il loro sbarco a Torino, erano stati coloro che avevano eliminato i bianconeri dalla Champions League. Prima Ronaldo, che con la sua rovesciata ha fatto innamorare lo Stadium, poi de Ligt, che ha eliminato lo scorso anno la Juventus. Analogie che i tifosi bianconeri sperano di vedere anche in campo.

Juventus, Raiola: «De Ligt un po' Nedved e un po' Ibra. E su Pogba...» «La scelta della Juventus è stata ponderta. De Ligt vuole diventare il numero uno e questo è il club che può aiutarlo» FONTE C'è Mino Raiola ad accompagnare Matthijs De Ligt alle visite mediche con la Juventus. E il potente procuratore ha spiegato i perché della scelta del suo assistito e ha lasciato aperta ogni ipotesi sul futuro di Paul Pogba. De Ligt e la scelta della Juve LA JUVE E DE LIGT - «La scelta di venire alla Juventus è stata ponderata a lungo, non è stata una chiacchierata di un giorno, è stato un processo lungo, prima era un'idea poi è diventato un progetto e adesso realtà». OBIETTIVO MASSIMO - «La Juventus è la squadra che più rientra nella sua idea di carriera. Poi per un difensore venire in Italia è il top, anche perché lui si è messo in testa di diventare il difensore numero uno al mondo e questo è un club che può aiutarlo nel suo obiettivo». Raiola: "De Ligt mi ricorda Nedved" NEDVED E IBRA - «De Ligt tra i tanti giocatori che ho conosciuto mi ricorda Nedved come mentalità e forse anche lo supera, così come Zlatan Ibrahimovic come ambizione. La convivenza con Bonucci e Chiellini non creerà nessun problema, i campioni convivono sempre molto bene». POGBA E KEAN - «Pogba? La mia vita la vivo un giorno alla volta, al momento non so, ma non si può mai sapere come va a finire. La Juventus? Ripeto non si sa mai la vita come va a finire. Balotelli? Idem con patate. Kean è un campione, per me è dello stesso livello di De Ligt, per il suo futuro adesso vediamo, ne parleremo con la Juventus».

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 è al JMedical: fra un “Ok” al fotografo e la sonora stretta di mano con Raiola… Il nuovo difensore bianconero è arrivato alle 8:30 al JMedical. FONTE Anche se molti tifosi bianconeri stentano ancora a crederci, Come dimostrato da numerosi commenti apparsi sotto i vari profili social bianconeri, De Ligt è sbarcato ieri a Torino ed oggi si è presentato al JMedical per sostenere le visite mediche di rito. Presente oltre a lui anche l’agente, Mino Raiola, con cui ha scambiato una sonora stretta di mano. Tantissimi i tifosi che lo hanno atteso sin dalle prime luci della mattina per vederlo anche solo per pochi attimi. “Matthjis, Matthis”, si sente gridare a più riprese nello spiazzo antistante al JMedical. De Ligt risponde con sorrisi e “ok” con pugni chiusi e pollici in alto.

"Ciao bianconeri, sono Matthijs e sono davvero felice di essere qui"

Juve, De Ligt è atterrato a Caselle Il difensore olandese ormai è a un passo dalla Juve e arrivato in Italia con un volo privato alle 22.12 https://bit.ly/2SfRKws De Ligt è atterrato a Caselle alle 22.12. I tifosi della Juve lo attendevano con ansia. Il difensore olandese è arrivato con un volo privato mettendo fine alla lunga attesa dei bianconeri anche sui social. Sono state superate anche le ultime formalità relative alle garanzie bancarie e ai termini di pagamento. All'Ajax andranno 75 milioni di euro. Domani De Ligt dovrebbe sostenere le visite mediche e potrebbe essere presentato in grande stile giovedì. De Ligt con la Juve a Singapore Il tempo stringe anche perché la squadra venerdì volerà a Singapore (il 21 c’è Juventus Tottenham) e a seguire si trasferirà in Cina (il 24 sfida contro l’Inter a Nanchino) per poi chiudere con una amichevole contro una rappresentativa della Corea del Suda a Seul, il 26 luglio. Inutile dire che Maurizio Sarri confidi di avere a disposizione De Ligt regolarmente in gruppo. De Ligt alla Juve: le cifre dell'affare Come noto, l’intesa tra il forte difensore olandese e il club campione d’Italia è cosa fatta ormai da settimane: quinquennale da 12 milioni di euro a stagione (considerando anche bonus a rendimento tutt’altro che difficili da raggiungere) frutto dei blitz di Pavel Nedved e Fabio Paratici a Montecarlo, presso il quartier generale dell’agente Mino Raiola. Ciò che mancava, semmai, era il definitivo accordo tra i club: richiesta iniziale olandese di 87 milioni di euro, controproposta italiana di 67 milioni più bonus. Ma negli ultimi giorni di trattativa le parti hanno trovato un punto d’incontro a quota 70 milioni di base fissa più cinque di bonus legati a rendimento e obiettivi raggiunti.