Dutch defender could become the most expensive by date and Barcelona shows interest

Former Barcelona player Yari Litmanen predicted that the heart of Dutch striker Matthias de Liechte would be recognized internationally and would become the most expensive defender in the history of football.

The defender, who has already defended my shirt of Ajax and Barcelona, ​​said the 19-year-old defender, quoted by the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, said: "It's very strong. Now, we are 19. Can you imagine what it would look like 23 years old? "

The name of De Liechte was linked to a possible transfer to Barcelona this winter for a considerable amount, given the defensive crisis of Barca, which conceded 19 goals against 35. The champions of Spain are second behind Sevilla. Sports badysts point out that the reason for Barcelona's failure, which offers impressive offensive performances, is the defense of the recent decline.

"I do not know if he'll go to Juventus, but I think when he leaves Ajax Amsterdam, he'll become the most expensive defender in history," he said. he said about his next destination.

The name De Licht is linked to potential transfers to several European giants such as Barcelona, ​​Juventus and Manchester City.

On the other hand, reports indicate that Ajax Amsterdam has set the price of the couple Matthias de Leicht and Frenki de Young, in order to give it to senior Europeans, but that the price will not be low. Ajax set £ 57.5 million to sell De Licht and £ 66.3 million to sell De Young, contract related to this contract until 2022.

Leitman spent 28 years of Ajax in Barcelona in 1999 and played for the Catalan club for two seasons.