Manchester United have this evening confirmed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The Dutch defender has been on the club’s wishlist for a few years, going back to when he left Ajax for Juventus, and again when he made the move to Bayern Munich.
In a great bit of business for the club, United have secured the signing for £38.4m, with the potential of it rising to £42.7m with add ons.
De Ligt should be available for United’s opening game of the season on Friday night against Fulham and has spoken to the club’s official site about his excitement over the move.
As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such an historic club. In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out, and the role they saw for me in it.
Erik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me and I cannot wait to work with him again. I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I’m determined to continue that record at this special club.
United’s new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, shared the excitement over the transfer.
Matthijs is an outstanding defender and proven winner who will add quality, experience and leadership to our existing group of senior players. He has already enjoyed considerable success in his career, and we are convinced that his best years are still ahead; we want to help him achieve them at Manchester United.
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