Matthijs de Ligt is still a top priority signing for FC Barcelona but the deal to bring the Dutch youngster to the Camp Nou has stalled in recent weeks.
The two sides had almost agreed terms but his impressive displays in the Champions League has seen the goalposts moved once again.
De Ligt and Barça had spoken about the project at the club, what the plans were for the future and the player seemed excited by them. Barça were the best option for him to continue his development and he couldn't wait to pull on their famous shirt.
Now, alongside his agent, he's ready to listen to other offers. Bayern, Juventus and PSG are all desperate for de Ligt to lead their sides for the next 10 years. The defender won't sign a pre-contract agreement with anyone until Ajax have been eliminated from the Champions League.
Barça's position hasn't changed. They are willing to fight until the end to secure his signature. The hope is that despite economic advantages being available elsewhere, de Ligt will choose Barça for sporting reasons. Offering him a better contract is another option on the table. For now, it's a waiting game.
Barça want to bring in de Ligt but not for any price. If a rival offers a huge contract, way over the market value, then the club will find it difficult to win the battle. Every option remains open but it's starting to become a lot more complicated.
Longlife2000
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In my humble opinion I agree De Ligt is a good player, very young and is a player for now and the future. He will be a good addition to our back line as Pique is growing. The only problem I have is with his agent who has shown a high level of greediness and selfishness considering his deals with other clubs. If De Ligt’s agent wants more than what Barcelona is ready and willing to offer m, then in my opinion we should let De Ligt join which ever club that is willing to meet the hefty price his agent is charging. Pique can play one more season and we can rely on both Lenglet and Umtiti, Todibo is learning and I am confident he will get better. During the transfer market we can get other good centre backs who are also young.
poebeotuy
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Honestly I don't understand how players allow their to have some much saying about their careers,am not saying they don't need these agent cuz they really do but am problem how these agent make big buck of these players.A player should have the final say on where he want to continue with his career and if such happens I blive the player will give his best to the club if his choice.The love for money has spoiled the passion in football.players follow huge pay backage to club they don't really like and at the end they can't give but Wat equate the pay backage.Where has the love for the game gone??????
oheneantwib
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My fellow Barcelona fans, supporters and sympathizers please De Ligt is very good but currently Barcelona have equally and even better defenders than him. Barcelona should not break the bank to get him because he cannot guarantee us trophies 🏆 🏆 🏆.