Reports in Spain claim that the mother of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt has told reporters that Barcelona ‘are a good club’ amid speculation on her son’s future.

The 19-year-old has been the captain of the Amsterdam-based club for over a year and has starred for club and country.

Widely regarded as one of the best upcoming talents in world football, the central defender is set to command a €75m fee from Ajax, reports Football Espana.

Juventus and Bayern Munich are also in the mix for the sensational defender.

“Barcelona? They are a good club,” Vivian de Ligt told a team of Cuatro reporters, as cited by El Mundo Deportivo.

“It is a very important decision.”

There has been hope at the Catalan club that the €85m agreement with Ajax teammate Frenkie de Jong would help persuade his compatriot to join the Camp Nou.