In the summer transfer window, Matthijs de Ligt is a target for Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City. In a deadlock over the conditions of a new contract, the 22-year-old centre-back could depart Juventus before the 2022/23 season....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The Dutch international joined the Bianconeri from Ajax in the summer of 2019 and has steadily improved his game since then. While the defender remains one of Europe’s top centre-backs, the Dutchman has had to wait his turn at the Old Lady to replace Chiellini and Bonucci.
appearances for the Bianconeri, scoring eight goals and assisting on three occasions. However, the Old Lady are concerned about the long-term future of the former Ajax defender, who has yet to sign a new contract and has been vocal about his plans.
Some of Europe’s most powerful clubs, notably Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City, have taken notice of the situation.
Los Blancos’ interest is surprising, given that Rudiger joined them this summer as part of a Bosman deal.
Ancelotti’s central defensive options appear to have been sufficiently improved by Rudiger’s arrival, so it’s unclear why the Spanish giants would be interested in Matthijs.
Unless Gomez leaves the Merseyside club, Liverpool may not need to add a defender this summer. De Ligt has been linked with a move to Liverpool or Manchester City, according to reports.
