Bleacher Report · Dec 1, 2018
Barcelona Reportedly 'Optimistic' After Matthijs de Ligt Meeting
Barcelona reportedly feel "optimistic" about their chances of signing Ajax starlet Matthijs de Ligt after holding a "positive" meeting with the player.
According to Sport's Lluis Miguelsanz, Barca sporting director Eric Abidal and his assistant, Ramon Planes, met with De Ligt and his agent, Mino Raiola, to "explain their project to the player and their plan to help him acclimatise" if he moves to the Camp Nou.
The Dutchman is said to have had concerns regarding playing time, but the Blaugrana pointed to the example of Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman arrived as a back-up defender in the summer but has made 14 appearances this season, including four starts in the UEFA Champions League.