Jose Mourinho has hailed the intelligence of Ajax youngster Matthijs de Ligt, calling the Holland international "fantastic".
The 19-year-old has attracted the attention of Europe's elite clubs this season as Ajax have triumphed in the Champions League.
And on Wednesday the teenager showed once again why he is one of the planet's most coveted young talents when he rose highest in the Tottenham box to head past the Premier League club and put Ajax ahead.
Mourinho was asked for his thoughts on the youngster during the half time break of the second leg of Spurs' Champions League semi-final clash with Ajax in Amsterdam.
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And the former Manchester United boss was full of praise for the teenager, who is on the Red Devils' wishlist ahead of the summer transfer window.
"In a funny way, I only believe De Ligt is 19 years old when I look at his face," said Mourinho on beIN SPORTS.
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"I think he has fantastic maturity.
"I think he must be very, very intelligent. I think the kid is fantastic."
