”There’s nothing to announce” Ajax wonder kid dismisses Barca talk

Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligt refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with a move from his current wonder team Ajax to Barcelona’s Camp Nou.

When the reporter pushed him further, a smiling De Ligt said: “We’re in the semi-finals of the Champions League and we’re first in the league. That’s enough to play for.”

The Ajax captain de Ligt said “there is nothing to announce” following speculation linking him with LaLiga champions giants Barcelona.

De Ligt – who is certain to leave Ajax at the end of the season according to head coach Erik ten Hag – is one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe, where Barca are among the clubs reportedly interested.

Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt is for real 🔥

– Only 19 years old
– First defender to win Golden Boy (2018)
– Youngest-ever captain in a UCL knockout
– Youngest Ajax player to reach 100 games
– Scored winner to knock out Juventus pic.twitter.com/536HyC6Ljw

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2019

Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu refused to rule out a move for the 19-year-old Netherlands international in an interview during the week.

After scoring the winning goal as Ajax shocked Juventus 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate, De Ligt was tight-lipped on his future.

The kid Matthijs de Ligt’s a superstar. What a moment for him & Ajax pic.twitter.com/ZPJhEEXjoo

— 🔴 The Red Debate 🎙 (@TheRedDebate) April 16, 2019

Asked when he would announce his transfer to Barca, De Ligt replied: “Announce? There is nothing to announce.”

"We are never satisfied."

"There's so much potential in this team, we are all still quite young and you see us grow every game."

You can see why Matthijs de Ligt is the captain of this Ajax team…

Cool, calm and collected after such a monumental for the club 👏 pic.twitter.com/841dbroMaQ

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 16, 2019

When the reporter pushed him further, a smiling De Ligt said: “We’re in the semi-finals of the Champions League and we’re first in the league. That’s enough to play for.”

"He's the best young centre-half on the planet!"

Rio Ferdinand is full of praise for Ajax and their young captain Matthijs de Ligt ✖️✖️✖️

What a team 👏 pic.twitter.com/j32EqfTmYm

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 16, 2019

De Ligt and Ajax will face either Tottenham or Premier League holders Manchester City in the semi-finals of the competition.

🇳🇱 Matthijs de Ligt's career so far:

👶 Scored on Ajax debut aged 17

🏆 Youngest ever player to start in European final

🔴 Youngest Ajax captain in history

🏅 First defender to win Golden Boy award

⚽️ Sends Ajax through to Champions League semi final

🙌 Future legend. pic.twitter.com/Ym0OzOLRxf

— SPORF (@Sporf) April 17, 2019