De Ligt deal is done - "De Telegraaf"

The Dutch newspaper today announced that de Ligt's deal was agreed at the ECA meeting, where representatives of both sides were present. "It is obvious that de Ligt will leave Ajax for Barça, Ajax are clearly set on him leaving now and are merely preparing now for his transfer fee, which will be decided by the two clubs." Driessen said

Apparently, at least according to Driessen, the Dutch club do not want to auction de Ligt off in the Summer, so will respect the decision of de Ligt and his agent, Mino Raiola, and allow the teenager to join teammate, and friend, Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona.

The statement goes against what was said be de Ligt last weekend, where he said to 'Tuttosport' that he was only thinking about Ajax. "Raiola will decide my future. Whether at Juventus or elsewhere, but right now I'm thinking about Ajax. Will I go to Juve? Maybe, but there are other clubs too." De Ligt said, leaving the decision in the hands of his agent.

Other reports have confirmed that it is de Ligt's dream to wear the colours of Barcelona and that he will do his upmost to see this happen. It is also thought that de Ligt wants to sort a deal out in the coming days, in order to focus on the rest of the season where Ajax are fighting for the Eredivisie title, the Dutch cup and the Champions League , where they face Juventus in the Quarter-Finals.