F365 says: Matthijs must see De Ligt and leave his place to Raiola against PSG

A lot to Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann"We can think that Matthijs De Ligt is the most in demand property on the transfer market at the moment." The captain of Ajax will leave his hometown and his country in the coming weeks for a very lucky club.

There is no death certificate on the transfer market, but From Ligt is probably the closest he comes. The experience and leadership qualities of the Dutch star defy his youth and, unlike many other peers, he seems to like the defense as close to the mud and balls as he advances when he wins the ball . Already, the young man of 19 years can make the lot.

We must therefore expect that the signature of his club and the thrill of the pursuit that awaits their fans are clear. Maybe even milking. Especially since the whole saga was re-lit, apparently coming to a quick and serene conclusion a few months ago, while Barcelona was anything but a signature for not presenting it as theirs.

Then, in the great race of Ajax until the semi-finals of the Champions League, De Ligt rose even higher in the esteem of the big hitters in Europe, giving Mino Raiola his own half-time. final. Whatever the agreed terms, roughly, it would renegotiate with the super agent.

This allowed Manchester United, Manchester City, LiverpoolBayern Munich and Juventus all feel the center. Barca's willingness to finalize the deal remains stronger than ever, but the prospect of closing it is limited by their reluctance – or inability – to meet the terms set by their European rivals.

Especially now PSG is on the scene. The reports suggest that their former sports director, Leonardo, is hoping to use De Ligt and his familiarity with Dutch officials to find his former job. Apparently, his plan is going pretty well together. PSG is now considered the favorite for the biggest catch of Europe.

Splendid work of Leonardo; a wonderful bonus for Thomas Tuchel; another payday that is mouth watering for Raiola. Good news from all points of view. Except for De Ligt.

PSG should be considered the shortest straw when it comes to making its choice in the coming days. Raiola can list a multitude of reasons – 12.4 million a year, to be exact – why Paris should be his next destination, but De Ligt must resist the idea of ​​not falling under the spell of his agent and of look at the big picture beyond its bank balance.

Of course, the pay is important. Barca reportedly offered De Ligt about £ 153,000 a week, according to what they had agreed to pay Frenkie De Jong, but Raiola is now looking for about £ 240,000 a week. If an employer is willing to pay 50% more than another, who would not be tempted? De Ligt would not at least think about their proposal.

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But when he does, many hope that the teenager considers what he should be sacrificing for his salary. De Ligt spoke little about his next move, other than his desire to find a regular place and a "challenge". PSG would pbad the first test but not the second.

All major European leagues have their dominant strength, most of whom want the De Ligt, but no competition has as much weight as the Ligue One for PSG. They are currently 1/7 to retain the title they defended by 16 points although they have played most of the last two months of the season in flip flops.

The only challenge for PSG lies in the Champions League, which represents about 20% of its season. For the remaining 45 games, a quality defender from De Ligt would be there. And, inevitably, stagnate.

His mistake against England, that he duly compensated, offered De Ligt a timely reminder of his priorities. "For me, the most important thing is to play," he said of his big decision. "I think today showed what experience could do." The League One will not provide the environment necessary for the teenager to complete the few remaining edges, let alone Eredivisie.

Besides the financial sacrifice, De Ligt also worries about not being a starter at Barca. These fears, if they exist, do not seem grounded. The best teams need at least three strong central defenders and, although Clement Lenglet has settled alongside Gerard Pique, the Barca would not spend a record amount of defender to force him to watch him closely. The competition should lead De Ligt and all the information on his character that is proposed to us suggests that he is not one to step back.

That, and the fact that United can match the budget of the PSG, must be the only reason why the team of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in the race. De Ligt refused to exclude the Red Devils – the defender was kind of teasing – and even though United are wary themselves to be used by another objective to earn even more money in other negotiations, they keep the hope of making De Ligt the face of their revival and the master craftsman charged with restoring their collapsed defense.

Despite the chaos that prevailed at Old Trafford, United would continue to provide a more conducive environment for early childhood development. Like Manchester City or Liverpool. We can hope that Raiola tells her client something similar – if they should be so naive.

It is the primary function of the agent and his lowest instinct to search for the most lucrative option; De Ligt is looking for the most "logical" choice. To avoid stagnation at PSG and the prospect of facing the same issues in two years, when Raiola inevitably seeks to move his precious cash cow to another area, De Ligt must refuse to be guided in decisions about his future .

Ian Watson