The transfer is officially finalized, as Matthijs de Ligt is currently in London Carrington to sign a five-year contract with Manchester United. The Jersey number was granted yesterday, and personal arrangements were negotiated 😳🙀❤️❤️
Bayern Munich center-back Matthijs de Ligt has been the focus of numerous transfer rumors, linking him to a potential move to Manchester United.
Under the leadership of manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United is eager to reinforce their defense during the summer transfer window, and De Ligt is a top target.
Currently, De Ligt is playing with the Netherlands national team, which has progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
The Dutch squad secured their quarter-final spot with a decisive 3-0 victory over Romania in their last-16 match on Tuesday night.
After the game, De Ligt was seen in the mixed zone at the Allianz Arena, which is also his home stadium for Bayern Munich. Typically, players engage with the media in this area, but De Ligt did not follow this custom.
According to journalist Julian Buhl, De Ligt walked through the mixed zone without speaking to reporters. He briefly explained his decision, saying, “I did not play and cannot say much,” on Monday night. So far, De Ligt has not featured in any of the Netherlands’ four matches at Euro 2024, as coach Ronald Koeman has preferred Stefan de Vrij to partner with Virgil van Dijk in defense.
Manchester United is hopeful of signing De Ligt this summer. Ten Hag and his management team aim to add two new center-backs before the transfer window closes.
The urgency for new signings increased after Raphael Varane left the club as a free agent and Victor Lindelof might also depart if a suitable offer arises.
De Ligt’s previous work with Ten Hag at Ajax is well-known. The defender joined Bayern Munich in 2022 from Juventus in a deal worth £68 million.
His familiarity with Ten Hag and his impressive performance history make him a valuable target for strengthening Manchester United’s defense.
As the summer transfer window continues, attention will be on whether Manchester United can secure De Ligt. His addition would significantly bolster their defense, meeting one of Ten Hag’s primary goals for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, De Ligt’s silence leaves fans and media speculating about his potential transfer to Old Trafford.
