"I'm still young but I feel like I've got a lot of experience for a 19-year-old," stated Matthijs de Ligt as he was formally unveiled as a Juventus participant right now. "After the Nations League final I was already sure that I wanted to join Juventus, but it was still a big compliment to have Cristiano Ronaldo ask me to come here."The former Ajax defender added: "There are four competitions and we want to win them all. This is the Juventus mentality. I came here because Italy is one of the most important countries for defenders. Juventus is a great forward step for me." UEFA.com celebrates how
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De Ligt on his and the Netherlands’ meteoric rise
Matthijs de Ligt performed a central position in Oranje’s 3-1 victory over England in Guimaraes, conceding the penalty that led to England’s purpose earlier than cancelling it out with a thundering header.The 19-year-old Ajax defender, one of many world's most coveted younger gamers, spoke to UEFA.com about Sunday's UEFA Nations League closing showdown with host nations Portugal, the spirit within the Dutch squad and his personal meteoric rise. UEFA.com: You got here from 1-Zero all the way down to beat England 3-1. There's plenty of spirit and character on this workforce, is not there?