Matthijs de Ligt admits he was blown away by the faith Juventus showed in him when they secured his transfer last summer. After an incredible season at Ajax, the young central defender was in hot demand with Manchester United one of the sides interested in signing him.
United have scouted the defender from the early days of his youth career but MEN Sport understands they never considered a summer transfer likely, with De Ligt eventually sealing a move to Juventus.
The defender has made 20 Serie A appearances this season but has struggled to meet the high expectations in Turin, with reports suggesting United will be interested should Juventus opt to sell this summer.
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