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Barcelona took over the fighter squad in the race to engage Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt, according to the Mirror.
The 19-year-old center-back has seen a host of prestigious clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, as well as Juventus, who were particularly enthusiastic.
However, after already signing Frenkie de Jong, the Catalan giants are getting close to a contract for the teenager and club captain as rumors about a partnership between the two clubs begin to emerge.
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