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'I'd rather play with Ziyech than Ronaldo or Messi' - De Ligt focused on Ajax not transfer talk

As he received the Golden Boy award from Tuttosport, the defender brushed off questions over his future

Matthijs de Ligt has downplayed speculation over his future, saying right now he'd prefer to play with Hakim Ziyech at Ajax than Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

The 19-year-old defender was in Turin on Monday to receive the Golden Boy award, handed out by Tuttosport for the most promising player under the age of 21 in Europe.

His performances with Ajax have seen De Ligt earn a place on the Netherlands national team as well as links with some of Europe's big sides.