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De Ligt became one of the most sought-after football players in the world after an exceptional season at the heart of Ajax's defense.
The 19-year-old played a crucial role in qualifying the Dutch champions for the semifinals of the Champions League. He looked like a player far beyond his years.
Manchester United and Barcelona are keen to acquire the services of the Dutch international this summer and are ready to respect the value given by Ajax to their captain.
Earlier this week, United would have been very close to signing the young defender after offering him an incredible £ 350,000 a week deal.
The native of Leiderdorp, however, does not intend to decide his future until he has evaluated all the options he has on the table and determined which club would take him to the next level.
"I look at what I think is the best for my career, where I can develop the best, where I can make the most minutes of play. On that I base my choice.
De Ligt is well aware of intense speculation about his future, but he is currently focusing on his international engagements with the Netherlands.
"Where do I see myself? Of course, the Premier League is a big competition, Spain too, but you have other competitions, it's not just these two, "said De Ligt at a press conference Sunday afternoon. midday.
"I still do not know where my future is, so I'll see how it goes, we have to play two games first, then I'll see what happens next."
"Of course, there is some interest from the clubs, but I do not want to say names that are interested.
"But what I am going to say is that I am now focused on the national team and that after the national team I will see what the future will bring."
For the moment, De Ligt has no preference for his next team and says, "Of course, a lot of things are being written. I think it has been like that all year and I will not be fooled.
"I'm not so worried that so much has been written. Frenkie de Jong already knows that he is going to a new club. Not me yet. That's all. "
When asked if he had a dream club, he replied, "This is not a club that is interested, no.
"If I have a dream club? No, I do not really have a dream club outside of Ajax. I've always dreamed of playing Ajax. I have succeeded and I am happy. "
De Ligt will return to the game on June 6 when the Netherlands will face England in the League of Nations semi-finals.
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