Matthijs De Ligt Drops Hint to Barcelona

DBasia.news – Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt is in his best momentum. The solid performance in the club level and The Netherlands national team in the UEFA Nations League make big clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munchen, and Manchester City interested in signing him.

But, Barca are in the front row to sign him. He also stated that he is delighted being likened to Barca senior defender, Gerard Pique, whenever he is on the pitch.

“I am similar to him (Pique). I like to carry the ball out from the back. Defensively I am strong and, like Gerard, I also started as a midfielder,” De Light revealed.

“Ajax’s style of play is similar to Barcelona’s. High press, a high defensive line and a high level of ball possession. Chiellini, to give and example, is a great defender but Juve’s way of playing is different to Ajax. In football, you look at examples who use the same playing style and, to say it a gain, I am a little like Pique.”

Barca, represented by Eric Abidal, has met De Light agent, Mino Raiola, in the Netherlands to finish the contract negotiation with this Ajax talented player.