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Juventus signing De Ligt: Maldini, Scirea an example

Juventus signing Matthijs de Ligt feels he'll become a better defender in Italy.

The former Ajax stopper has completed his move to Turin, signing a deal to 2024.

De Ligt: "I've always been fascinated by how Italians defend.

"There are so many players that I follow as an example: Maldini, Baresi, Nesta, Cannavaro, Scirea. And I could go on.

"I fell in love with how Italians defend."

He also stated, "Now with Juve, a new challenge begins."

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