Matthijs de Ligt transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo tells Ajax defender to join Juventus after Nations League final
Matthijs de Ligt claims Cristiano Ronaldo has told him to join Juventus this summer.The 75million-rated Ajax defender has been tipped to join Barcelona amid interest from Premier League duo Liverpool and Manchester United.Matthijs de Ligt got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2018/19 Champions LeagueGetty1
Matthijs de Ligt got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2018/19 Champions League
But Ronaldo, who faced De Ligt in Portugals Nations League final win over the Netherlands on Sunday, appears to be a fan of the 19-year-old.After the final, which ended 1-0 thanks to a 60th-minute Goncalo Guedes goal, Ronaldo and De Ligt were seen talking on the pitch.When asked if the 34-year-old had questioned him over a move to Juve, De Ligt told Dutch outlet NOS: “That could be true, yes.

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How much will Eden Hazard earn when he signs with Real Madrid?“I didn’t understand him at first. I was a little shocked, so I laughed, but I didn’t say anything.“Shortly after the game you are not at all concerned with it, you are disappointed you have lost and that is the only thing you are thinking about.Ronaldo joined Juventus in a 99.2million deal from Real Madrid last summer.In March, De Ligt admitted he would be open to moving to Turin.He said: I really like [Giorgio] Chiellini, he is very strong, one of the best ever defenders. I also appreciate [Leonardo] Bonucci, they are two of the best centre-backs in Europe. For a young man like me, they are both two models to be inspired by.Me at Juve? It could be, but there are also other interested clubs. Well see at the right time.Now, Im focused on Ajax and my agent Mino Raiola will take care of it.
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