Matthijs de Ligt‘s agent, Mino Raiola was interviewed for a lengthy time by the Dutch publicationNRC, and during the story, he revealed that the Juventus defender is ready to leave Italy and take the next step in his career.
“De Ligtis ready for a new step,he thinks so too”, Raiola was quoted as saying. It will certainly be a source of concern for the Bianconeri, especially becauseother top European giants who can afford the Netherlands international, have already expressed considerable interest in signing him next summer.
The 2021-22Serie A seasonstrugglers Juventus, like many other clubs, areexperiencing financial difficulties and may be inclined to sell the 22-year-old talented playersin order tomake a profit and balance the salary book.
What next for De Ligt?
Matthijs de Ligt of Juventus celebrates after scoring a goal. (Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
In addition toManchester City, Chelsea are also one of the sides who could look to pounce for Matthijs de Ligt and profit on Juventus’ problems. The Blues will be looking to add fresh defensive alternatives, as several of their present first-team options in the centre-back position are set to leave at the end of the season when their contracts expire.
Both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have been the subject of transfer rumors in recent weeks due to their current contract conditions.With Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain hovering, the Germany international looks set to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.
Negotiations between the club and the two defenders are thought to have taken place. However,neither one of them has signed a new contract as of late, with the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva also poised for an exit if they fail tosign new deals with the EPL side.
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