Juventus are reportedly getting closer to signing Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt. He has agreed personal terms with the Turin giants as per the report. The youngster has linked with various clubs across Europe but Juventus manager Max Allegri and the Juventus Board were all keen to sign him and they have taken a significant step by agreeing personal terms with him.
It will be significantly a big blow to the Catalan giants who were keen on signing the Ajax defender. The Dutchmen is managed by super-agent Mino Raiola and if Juventus manage to agree a fee with Ajax, they will not entertain offers from any other club. He is 6’1 and he has an impressive physique and good passing skills, while he has also shown leadership qualities this season.
Matthjis De Ligt came through the famous Ajax youth academy and he has established himself as a regular in the Ajax side at a tender age of 18. He already has 7 caps for the Netherlands national team as well and he last season he was a part of the Ajax team that reached the Europa League final.