<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Matthijs De Ligt News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Matthijs De Ligt. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Matthijs De Ligt News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/matthijs_de_ligt" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Bayern Munich agree to sign Matthijs de Ligt in €80 million deal from Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Guardian, Bayern Munich and Juventus have come to an agreement over an €80 million deal for Matthijs de Ligt with the defender keen on signing for the club. The 22-year-old signed for Juventus in the summer of 2019 and has since made 117 appearances for the club.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/18/reports-bayern-munich-agree-to-sign-matthijs-de-ligt-in-€-80-million-deal-from-juventus?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/18/reports-bayern-munich-agree-to-sign-matthijs-de-ligt-in-€-80-million-deal-from-juventus?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea to step up efforts to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports from the Mirror, Chelsea are set to intensify their efforts to sign Sevilla centreback Jules Kounde by offering a sum of €60 million as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the 2022-23 season. Barcelona are also interested in bringing the defender to Camp Nou.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/06/reports-chelsea-to-step-up-efforts-to-sign-sevilla-defender-jules-kounde?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/06/reports-chelsea-to-step-up-efforts-to-sign-sevilla-defender-jules-kounde?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Jules_Kounde_Sevilla_La_Liga20_21_Pre_Season_Sevillamedia.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Matthijs de Ligt looking to leave Juventus for Bayern Munich this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to transfer expert Christian Falk, Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt is keen on signing for Bayern Munich this summer with the Bavarians also looking to sign the Dutch international. The 22-year-old has two years left on his contract in Turin but has been linked with a move away.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/05/reports-matthijs-de-ligt-looking-to-leave-juventus-for-bayern-munich-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/05/reports-matthijs-de-ligt-looking-to-leave-juventus-for-bayern-munich-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:07:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Paris Saint-Germain set €50 million asking price for Presnel Kimpembe]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to FootMercato, Paris Saint-Germain are open to letting Presnel Kimpembe leave the club this summer but only if they get a fee over €50 million for the defender. The 26-year-old has two years left on his contract and has been a key figure for the team but has been linked with a move away.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/01/reports-paris-saint-germain-set-€-50-million-asking-price-for-presnel-kimpembe?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jul/01/reports-paris-saint-germain-set-€-50-million-asking-price-for-presnel-kimpembe?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Presnel_Kimpembe_PSG_Manchester_City_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea to submit bid for Juventus defender Matthijs De Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to GOAL, Chelsea are set to open negotiations with Juventus over star centreback Matthijs De Ligt as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the 2022-23 campaign after losing Antonio Rudiger’s services. The Dutch defender has a release clause of €120 million.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/25/reports-chelsea-to-submit-bid-for-juventus-defender-matthias-de-light?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/25/reports-chelsea-to-submit-bid-for-juventus-defender-matthias-de-light?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:51:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ajax confirm that director of football Marc Overmars has signed new contract till June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement, Ajax have confirmed that their director of football Marc Overmars has signed a new contract until June 2026 amidst interest of a potential move to England. The 48-year-old has been in that role with the Dutch giants for almost ten years, winning plaudits over the last few years.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/08/ajax-confirm-that-director-of-football-marc-overmars-has-signed-new-contract-till-june-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/dec/08/ajax-confirm-that-director-of-football-marc-overmars-has-signed-new-contract-till-june-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:42:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Marc_Overmars_Ajax_Eredivisie19_20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea preparing €120 million bid for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to AS, Chelsea are considering making a bid worth €120 million for Matthijs de Ligt next summer after their pursuit for Jules Kounde failed last summer. The Blues are looking to reinforce their defense and believe that the Dutch defender is the perfect man to complete their team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/26/reports-chelsea-preparing-€-120-million-bid-for-juventus-defender-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/26/reports-chelsea-preparing-€-120-million-bid-for-juventus-defender-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea looking to offer Juventus £50 million plus Timo Werner for Matthijs de Ligt]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Calciomercato, Chelsea believe that Matthijs de Ligt is the perfect defender to replace the ageing Thiago Silva and are willing to offer Juventus £50 million plus Timo Werner. The Dutch defender endured a tough debut season but has now become a key part of Juventus’ squad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/07/reports-chelsea-looking-to-offer-juventus-50-million-plus-timo-werner-for-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/07/reports-chelsea-looking-to-offer-juventus-50-million-plus-timo-werner-for-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:59:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Barcelona president Joan Laporta looking to sign Matthijs de Ligt this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Le10 Sport, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is very keen on signing Matthijs de Ligt this summer with the Juventus defender reportedly on the club’s shortlist. The 21-year-old only signed for the Serie A giants in 2019 and has made 75 appearances for the Old Lady since then.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/14/reports-barcelona-president-joan-laporta-looking-to-sign-matthijs-de-ligt-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jun/14/reports-barcelona-president-joan-laporta-looking-to-sign-matthijs-de-ligt-this-summer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:56:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very happy at Juventus and Barcelona rumours make no sense, proclaims Matthijs de Ligt]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of rumours linking him with a move away, Matthijs de Ligt has asserted that he is happy at Juventus and has no idea where the rumours linking him to Barcelona are coming from. The defender signed for Juventus a few years ago and has faced a challenging time in Turin since then.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/30/very-happy-at-juventus-and-barcelona-rumours-make-no-sense-proclaims-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/30/very-happy-at-juventus-and-barcelona-rumours-make-no-sense-proclaims-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 10:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Atletico_Madrid_UEFA_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Juventus unwilling to sell Matthijs de Ligt despite interest from across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Calciomercato, Juventus are unwilling to let Matthijs de Ligt leave the club despite the fact that they’re reportedly looking to sell a big name. The Old Lady have suffered from a serious hit in finances thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and are reportedly considering their options.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/08/reports-juventus-unwilling-to-sell-matthijs-de-ligt-despite-interest-from-across-europe?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/08/reports-juventus-unwilling-to-sell-matthijs-de-ligt-despite-interest-from-across-europe?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juventus confirm that Matthijs de Ligt has tested COVID-19 positive]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement released on Friday, Juventus have revealed that 21-year-old defender Matthijs de Ligt has become the second player to test positive within the space of a few days. The Dutch international has played a key role for the Old Lady since signing and has been placed in self-isolation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/09/juventus-confirm-that-matthijs-de-ligt-has-tested-covid-19-positive?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/09/juventus-confirm-that-matthijs-de-ligt-has-tested-covid-19-positive?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:20:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Training_Serie_A20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Juventus plot £150 million Virgil Van Dijk move next summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool centre back Virgil Van Dijk is reportedly wanted by Serie A champions Juventus in the summer. The chiefs at Old Lady feel that the former Southampton defender will be open to a new challenge at a new team if the Merseysiders can win the Premier League trophy at the end of this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/feb/02/reports-juventus-plot-150-million-virgil-van-dijk-move-next-summer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/feb/02/reports-juventus-plot-150-million-virgil-van-dijk-move-next-summer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 09:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Virgil_Van_Dijk_Sheffield_United__Liverpool_FC_Premier_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthijs de Ligt can be the best in the world, proclaims Maurizio Sarri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted that defender Matthijs de Ligt can become one of the best in the world despite a shaky start. The former Ajax man signed for Juventus over the summer in a €75 million deal but has had a mixed start after injuries forced him into the starting eleven. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/07/matthijs-de-ligt-can-be-the-best-in-the-world-proclaims-maurizio-sarri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/07/matthijs-de-ligt-can-be-the-best-in-the-world-proclaims-maurizio-sarri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Atletico_Madrid_UEFA_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not feel invincible anymore, claims Matthijs De Ligt]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a mixed start to his life at Juventus, Matthijs De Ligt has admitted that he no longer feels invincible and that has caused problems for him. The 20-year-old has struggled since his summer move and was thrown to the wolves after injury problems saw Juventus without Giorgio Chiellini.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/16/do-not-feel-invincible-anymore-claims-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/16/do-not-feel-invincible-anymore-claims-matthijs-de-ligt?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt_Juventus_Atletico_Madrid_UEFA_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dutch New-Wave – Hype or something to fear?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johan Cruyff once said football is a game you play with your head and that perfectly defines Dutch football. Tactically wonderful and aesthetic football played by players far better than many would expect, but can this golden generation do the one thing the others couldn’t and dominate the world?]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/10/the-dutch-new-wave-hype-or-something-to-fear?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/10/the-dutch-new-wave-hype-or-something-to-fear?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhant Lazar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:40:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Ryan_Babel_Memphis_Depay_Joel_Veltman_Georgino_Wijnaldum_Netherlands_2022_Euro_Qualifer19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Arsenal launch bid for Juventus star Daniele Rugani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal have entered the race for Juventus star Daniele Rugani with the Gunners looking to add reinforcements before the August 8 deadline. The North London side was interested in a move last season but no move occurred and the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt gives Arsenal a chance to make a move.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/29/reports-arsenal-launch-a-bid-for-juventus-star-daniele-rugani?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/29/reports-arsenal-launch-a-bid-for-juventus-star-daniele-rugani?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:22:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Daniele_Rugani_Juventus_Serie_A19_Twitter.jpe" length="0" type="image/jpe"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Juventus to sign Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt in £67.5 million deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transfer saga is finally over, with Juventus reportedly winning the race for Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt. The teenage prodigy will join Juventus in a deal worth around £67.5 million including bonuses, thus ending any move that either Manchester United or Barcelona had planned for the Dutch star.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/16/reports-juventus-to-sign-ajax-star-matthijs-de-ligt-in-67-5-million-deal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/16/reports-juventus-to-sign-ajax-star-matthijs-de-ligt-in-67-5-million-deal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:39:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Matthijs_de_Ligt%20_Preseason19_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>