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Matthijs De Ligt 'set to BREAK from Juventus after an explosive meeting ended his contract talks', with Chelsea and Manchester United in pole position to sign him this summer

Matthijs de Ligt reportedly wants to leave Juventus after talks over a new contract broke down in an explosive meeting with the club.

The Dutch defender, who joined Juve in 2019 in a deal worth around £67million, has told the Italian giants that he wishes to be sold - putting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United on red alert.

His decision could spark a bidding war and is sure to catch the attention of a host of top clubs who have previously expressed an interest in the player.

Matthijs de Ligt could leave Juventus this summer after contract talks with the club broke down

According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, De Ligt will not return to the negotiating table following the fractious meeting with Juve officials.