De Ligt is surprised: "It will be difficult to be in starting line-up"

"I am surprised by everyone's level and performance. They are all very focused. Being a starter will be difficult with players like these, but iI'll do my best as I usually try to do" he admitted in an interview to Italy's "Gazzetta dello Sport". 

De Ligt highlighted his team's high competitiveness and skill, and also took the opportunity to praise teammates such as Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Daniele Rugani and Merih Demiral, with whom he will have to compete for a spot in the line-up. 

The Dutchman has been adapting to his new team seamlessly as teammates have welcomed him with open arms: "they're very fun, and we have players with a lot of experience. I am learning every day". 

Juventus paid Ajax 75 million euros for a De Ligt who has not really had the best of starts for the Italian giants: his team were down by a goal two minutes after coming in and he even scored an own goal against Inter Milan. However, the Turin team seems very excited for what's to come.