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De Ligt’s Barcelona hope revealed by Eredivisie rival of in-demand Ajax defender

Willem II midfielder Pol Llonch claims that Ajax teenager Matthijs De Ligt told him he would like to seal a transfer to Barcelona at the end of the season.

The Dutch defender has been heavily linked with a switch to Spain in recent months, after an impressive 2018-19 campaign which has seen him emerge as one of Europe's brightest young prospects.

De Ligt has featured in 46 matches across all competitions for Ajax this term, helping Erik ten Hag's side compete for the Eredivisie title and progress into the latter stages of the Champions League.