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#2 De Ligt won’t move in January

De Ligt won't move in January

Matthijs De Ligt is perhaps the most coveted defender in the world right now. The Ajax superstar already seems to have the world at his feet, only recently winning the Golden Boy award for the best U21 player in the world, beating PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe in the process.

The fact that despite being a teenager, he is the captain of Ajax is a testament to how mature he has already become. With so many qualities, it is only natural for top clubs to covet him. He has already been linked with Barcelona but the Catalans have signed Jean-Claire Todibo for next season.

This leaves his other suitors Manchester City and Real Madrid with one fewer opponent but De Ligt has revealed that he won’t move in January.

"A move will not be happening this transfer window," he said. "Ajax fans will not have to worry about that."