Premier League Transfers: Matthijs De Ligt set to LEAVE Juventus – Matthijs de Ligt reportedly wants to leave Juventus after talks over a new contract broke down in an explosive meeting with the club. The Dutch defender, who joined Juve in 2019 in a deal worth around £67million, has told the Italian giants that he wishes to be sold – putting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United on red alert. Follow all Football news and updates live on Insidesport.IN
Premier League Transfers: Matthijs De Ligt set to LEAVE Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United in pole position to sign Dutch defender
- Matthijs De Ligt, 22, is unhappy with Juventus’ offer of a new deal at the club
- De Ligt has told the club he wishes to be sold, putting top teams on red alert
- He has made 117 appearances for Juve since joining from Ajax for £67million
- The Dutch defender has praised his fellow countryman Erik ten Hag
🚨 Matthijs de Ligt want to leave Juventus this summer two seasons before the end of his contract. The Dutchman’s representatives and Juve have not reached an agreement over an extension.
He could leave for €80M!
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Premier League Transfers: Matthijs De Ligt set to LEAVE Juventus
His decision could spark a bidding war and is sure to catch the attention of a host of top clubs who have previously expressed an interest in the player.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, De Ligt will not return to the negotiating table following the fractious meeting with Juve officials.
The 22-year-old is under contract at the club until 2024 and Juve want to extend his deal to 2026.
Corriere dello Sport reports De Ligt and his camp, led by Rafaela Pimenta following the death of Mino Raiola, were unhappy with Juve’s demand that a release clause of £98m be inserted into the new deal.
Premier League Transfers: Chelsea and Manchester United in pole position to sign Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt reportedly believes that figure to be too high and is looking more in the region of £68m.
There was also disagreement on wages. De Ligt, who was recently pictured enjoying the off-season with long-term girlfriend Annekee Molenaar, is currently the highest paid player in the squad, taking home a salary of £7m with bonuses potentially rising to £10m.
The meeting could spark the end of De Ligt’s time in Italy after he signed for Juve from Ajax on a five-year contract in 2019.
Should he get his wish to leave, he could reunite with Erik ten Hag at United after the two worked together at Ajax. De Ligt had also been linked with a move to Old Trafford before he swapped Holland for Italy three years ago.
Premier League Transfers: Matthijs De Ligt set to LEAVE Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United in pole position to sign Dutch defender
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