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Reports: Matthijs de Ligt Close to Joining Juventus in €70M Transfer

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is close to joining Juventus in a transfer worth €70 million, according to multiple reports from the Netherlands and Italy.

De Telegraaf (h/t Football Italia) said his contract with the Bianconeri could be worth €20 million per year.

Sky Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio (h/t Football Italia) also reported Juventus have stepped up their interest in the 19-year-old.

The Guardian's Fabrizio Romano noted talks are ongoing, but Paris Saint-Germain remain in the running:

Fabrizio Romano

De Ligt situation. Talks ongoing between Juventus and his agent Mino Raiola about the wage: €12M/season + add ons.