Matthijs de Ligt

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Modificato June 17, 2023 da Socrates

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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.

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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.

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‘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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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'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.”

 

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.