Paris Saint-Germain have offered Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt double the wages that was on the table from Barcelona, write Diario Sport.
The report claims the Parisians have offered the defender a €15m annual salary while the Blaugrana’s wage offer stood between €7m and €8m per year.
The 19-year-old has been the captain of the Amsterdam-based club for over a year and has starred for club and country.
Widely regarded as one of the best upcoming talents in world football, the central defender is set to command a fee of up to €90m from Ajax.
The return of Leonardo to the position of sporting director at PSG is said to be vital, he has replaced Antero Henrique and is said to hold an excellent relationship with de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola.
The Parisians are reportedly willing to pay an upfront fee of €80m for the defender plus a further €10m in add-ons, with Barca unable to go above their €75m position.
De Ligt starred in his side’s run to the Champions League semi-finals, heading in the winner in the quarter-finals at Juventus before also netting in the last four against Tottenham.
Desmondeyum
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When it comes to fighting with money for a player PSG doesn't losss
Elidaima
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I think PSG should change their name to MoneySG
Jamirl
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de ligt should come to Barcelona considering the fact that they are one of the best clubs in the world ...Paris are only domestic champions outside France they don't perform as expected it's obvious barcelona' would get him he's talent is what the team currently needs at the moment he would not only strengthen the team but also influence their performance THE GOLDEN BOY WOULD COME TO BARCELONA
Spartacus_Aye419
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PSG still trying to Pay more money for another Secondary School League
jizbklrsty
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My best and honest advise to De light would be do as what your heart says now. Consult your parents and close ones. See life does not offer you too many opportunities. Time has come to grab the moment you get it, otherwise it might slip away and never come again. At 19 you are being offered a big one, lucky you. Be wise too. Times have changed and the world has become too expensive these days. These fans and football legend dreams does not last too long, but your money does. In the long run your money earned and saved becomes your true and vital friend in times of dire straits. Besides these football crazy fanatics and so called fans are all but temporary as they switch their colors the moment you do something wrong in the pitch...which is liable or as eminent. I am sure your parents would suggest you go for life and save these earnings for your long and uncertain future after retirement. Besides what is difference between Barcelona and PSG in terms of UCL in current market value within 3 years just forget the past glories, nothing. Just remember like every dog has his days, am sure time will come for PSG to win UCL anytime soon coz no matter what the criticism they have the money power to assemble all the great talents and will do so, only time will tell. Neymar and Mbappe are no fools to join PSG. They are clever than what they appear. Others are not in so much demand hence they backbite.With the recruitment of more better players in the mid field and defence the club will surely do well next year. Now if Navas comes as goalkeeper it would be a more experienced team. Hence bottom line join PSG and build a strong team for the coming years. Future is PSG I guarantee. Just need brains and some patience to bear fruits. Good luck then.