His goal against Spezia allowed the Juventus to hit the first, painful, championship victory. However, this is not enough to sweep away doubts about Matthijs’ future de Ligt, one of the best defenders in Europe for two years, when Juve decided to buy him for 75 million euros plus 10.5 bonus, but without the starting position guaranteed in black and white. The presence of Bonucci and Chiellini means that the Dutchman often alternates with the two Azzurri and, especially at the start of the season, the exclusions from the starting lineup against Napoli and Milan have hit.
THE THREAT’ – To question his stay in Juventus, however, are not the choices and the consideration of Massimiliano Allegri, but the words of his agent, Mino Raiola. Interviewed by Rai Sport in recent days, the prosecutor has in fact declared that “de Ligt could also leave Juventus at the end of the season. The market works like this“. Raiola also added that de Ligt still attracts”many interests“on itself, primarily that of Barcelona who has been following the ’99 class since Ajax.
THE CLAUSE – The financial situation of the blaugrana makes it difficult, today, to think of such a purchase. Juve has no intention of selling de Ligt and is still convinced of the investment made two years ago, she knows she has the future of defense at home and is ready to take up the legacy of Bonucci and Chiellini. But he knows that from next summer, the release clause of 150 million euros will be activated foreseen in the Dutchman’s contract at the time of its signature. A figure out of the market for almost all the clubs, especially after the post Covid economic crisis, but which constitutes a way out for the former Ajax captain. –
