I like De Ligt, and his potential is obvious. Besides the potential he’s a born leader aswel. He talks very mature and this has been recognized ever since he made his professional debut.
But his time here will be overshadowed by the many mistakes he made. And even though that he’s a leader, at this moment he isn’t able to lead the defense of a topclub yet. The Serie A, or any other big league, are something else compared to playing against VVV Venlo and Twente.
He’s bound to leave. I haven’t forgot Raiola’s interview earlier this season. And his salary isn’t in line with the rest of the team. I’d aim as high as possible (the clause) and a bidding war is a realistic scenario. Cash in on him and we’re able to buy two great players out of his money without any net increase in spending for the transfer sum or salary increase.
And he’s a bit overrated on a global level. Not even close to some of the best defenders I’ve seen, but he’s young obviously