Bartomeu Admits Wants Matthijs de Ligt in Barcelona

DBasia.news –  Matthijs de Ligt is associated with many European clubs, one of which is Barcelona. Recognized by the Barcelona Supremo, Josep Maria Bartomeu, his team will indeed try to bring De Ligt next summer.

Matthijs de Ligt is one of the best defenders in the world. Even though he is still 19 years old, De Ligt has assumed the duty as captain of Ajax Amsterdam.

De Ligt’s calm at the back has been one of Ajax’s strengths this season. In fact, De Ligt is the key to Ajax’s success in expelling Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League 2018-2019.

According to news circulating, Barcelona were interested in getting De Ligt. Previously, the Blaugrana had secured Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona wants to make De Ligt a successor to Gerard Pique in the future.

“There will be time to talk about him. Every year the club has an interest in bringing in players and this summer will be the same,” explained Josep Maria Bartomeu to ESPN.

Barcelona is predicted to need 70 million euros to bring Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch national team player is still under contract until June 2021.

“De Ligt like the other best players will be on the negotiating table. He is a great player and a strong central defender. I know what will happen to him, but this is not the time to talk,” said the president

Besides Barcelona, Matthijs de Ligt also attracted Juventus and Manchester City interests. However, until now De Ligt doesn’t want to open his voice about his future.