Ajax great Johnny Rep believes star centre-back Matthijs de Ligt should stay with the Eredivisie giants for another year amid links with a move. The defender is linked with a move from the club, but the former Dutch winger wants him to stay a little longer. De
But Rep, who helped Ajax to two Eredivisie titles and a pair of European Cups in the early 1970s, hopes De
He retired in 1987 and remains the most prolific Dutch player in World Cup history having scored seven goals across two tournaments. Ajax visit Real Madrid on Tuesday looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit in the Champions League last-16 tie. Rep believes Erik ten Hag’s men still have a chance against Madrid, who have lost three of their past four games.
“I haven’t seen from the beginning that it was certain Madrid would get through this tie,” he said. “I’ve been watching Madrid this season with many problems. Ajax still has a chance.” Ajax currently sit five points behind PSV Eindhoven in the league, but hold a game in hand on their title rivals. After the Real Madrid tie, Ajax will face Fortuna Sittard in their return to Eredivisie play.