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title: "Barca chief hints De Ligt switch is a done deal"
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author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2019-04-06T11:27:19Z"
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# Barca chief hints De Ligt switch is a done deal

Liverpool could come up short in their pursuit of Ajax central defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Reds were linked with the youngster after a series of astonishing performances in both the Eredivisie and Champions League, and the idea of pairing the 19-year-old with his Dutch teammate Virgil van Dijk seemed almost too good to be true.

Sadly, it might be just that.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/04/1124748573.jpg)

[Quoted by the Daily Mirror,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-chief-hints-matthijs-de-14242166) Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said:

> There will be time to speak about him \[De Ligt\]. Each year the club has an interest in making signings and this summer will be the same,

> De Ligt, like the other best players, is on the table.

> He is a great player and a great centre-back. I know what will happen with him but it’s not the moment \[to talk\].

De Ligt would be following Ajax and Netherlands teammate to the Nou Camp, and if Bartomeu is to be believed – it might already be a done deal.