De Ligt’s Reason for Choosing Juventus

DBasia.news –  Matthijs de Ligt revealed the main reason for his decision to leave Ajax and join Juventus.

After being linked to a number of European elite clubs, the 19-year-old tough defender finally chose Juventus as his new club.

De Ligt has been known to be in Turin since Wednesday (17/7), to undergo a medical test. To get De Ligt, Juventus must pay a fee of 75 million euros or more than Rp1.1 billion to secure his services.

This amount does not include the additional costs that must be spent worth 10.5 million euros. De Ligt is bound by a five-year contract until June 30, 2024.

“I played for 10 years as a young player and three years in the main team. However, I have to move forward now, “said De Ligt.

“I am always fascinated by the Italian player’s art of defending. Many Italian players have become my idols, such as Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Alessandro Nesta, Fabio Cannavaro, Gaetano Scirea, and many more. I am in love with the way Italian clubs survive, “he stated.