Tug-of-war over De Ligt doesn't affect him

19 years old, won the double and captain of the biggest club in the Netherlands. Addressing 100,000 people, catching a beer can and moving on. If Matthijs didn't have so much talent, he'd be in the stands at Ajax matches just like us. He is an Ajax player, an enthusiast who gets to play for his own club.

In recent weeks, the list of countries he was supposedly going to expanded a bit. After Italy and Spain, it was now the English press who were certain: Manchester United was to be his new club.

While everyone is focused on next year, Matthijs is focused on the present. Playing for Oranje, 2 matches in Portugal and then vacation. In an interview with NOS, he is clear: nothing has been decided yet, not even a departure.

"Outside of Ajax, I don't have a dream club. I look at what's best for my career, where I can develop the most, where I can get the most playing time."

Could an extended stay in Amsterdam still be an option then? "As long as I'm under contract there, that chance certainly exists. Never say never."

Don't leave as a teenager, stay at least another year and convince others to do the same. Ajax is your ideal picture, your club, and your supporters. Make yourself immortal and be the first to make the decision, convince the rest and make it not just a fantastic year, but fantastic years.

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Tug-of-war over De Ligt doesn't affect him

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