Matthijs de Ligt Becomes One of the World’s Most Expensive Defenders

DBasia.news –  Completion of Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax Amsterdam to Juventus has been completed. The Dutch defender is currently one of the world’s most expensive defenders.

Juventus won the competition with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Manchester City who were also attracted to Matthijs de Ligt. Reportedly, the Bianconeri managed to excel because they wanted to enter the release clause.

La Vecchia Signora ties the 19-year-old player for the next five years. Matthijs de Ligt joins other Juventus new players such as Aaron Ramsey, Adrien Rabiot, and Luca Pellegrini.

“Juventus have recruited Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax and he has signed a contract with the Italian champions until 2024,” read the statement on the official website of Juventus.

“Juventus announced an agreement with Ajax for the acquisition of players, Matthijs de Ligt, has reached 75 million euros, paid in five years, and an additional fee of 10.5 million euros. Juventus and the player sign a five-year contract until June 30, 2024.”

The 75 million euro transfer value puts Matthijs de Ligt in the rankings of the world’s most expensive defender. The first and second ranks were occupied by Virgil van Dijk (85 million euros) and Lucas Hernandez (80 million euros) respectively.

Meanwhile, the fourth most expensive defender in the world belongs to Aymeric Laporte. Exactly one position below it, entrenched Manchester City manager Benjamin Mendy.

Matthijs de Ligt began to steal the attention after appearing agile last season. The player brought Ajax Amsterdam Eredivisie champions and the KNVB Cup. In addition, Ajax also advanced to the Champions League semifinals.

After completing the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt, Juventus are rumored to be starting to negotiate to get Mauro Icardi and Paul Pogba. The two players are expected to make the Bianconeri’s squad slicker.