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Matthijs de Ligt Rules out January Barcelona, Manchester City Transfer

Ajax starlet Matthijs de Ligt has once again ruled out a January exit amid rumours linking him to Barcelona and Manchester City.

Transfer speculation has been rife for months, but the youngster has consistently stated he won't move in January.

He did so again in an interview with NOS (h/t Goal), citing the team's title push in the Netherlands: "A move will not be happening this transfer window. Ajax fans will not have to worry about that. We want to win the Eredivisie title and will need every player to get there."

He also said he would always favour a summer move during a recent appearance on Planet Futbol TV:

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