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Why is Ajax wonderkid Ryan Gravenberch wanted by Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona?

It really doesn't take long these days for European football's elite to line up the latest Ajax wonderkid.

Such is the first-class reputation of De Toekomst, the Dutch club's academy, and its ceaseless conveyor belt of talent, a young player only needs half a season in the red and white before the vultures circle.

Take 18-year-old Ryan Gravenberch. Just 25 games for Ajax's first-team and Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus are jostling to be first in the queue to sign him.

Ryan Gravenberch celebrates his eye-catching goal for Ajax against Midtjylland last week
The midfielder's 25-yard stunner set Ajax on their way to a 3-1 win at the Johan Cruyff Arena

18-year-old Ryan Gravenberch's first #UCL goal for Ajax is one to remember!