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Overmars optimistic De Ligt saga 'almost over' as Juventus move nears completion

Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to Juventus is nearing its conclusion, according to Ajax's director of football Marc Overmars.

De Ligt's move away from Ajax is set to be one of the biggest deals of the transfer window, with the 19-year-old having been linked to a number of Europe's biggest clubs.

The 19-year-old helped Erik ten Hag's side complete a domestic double last season while racking up over 50 appearances across all competitions.

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Serie A champions Juve are the team who look set to secure the teenage centre-back, however, for a reported fee of €66 million ($74m, £59m).