BREAKING NEWS: De Ligt Gives 'Green Light' for Manchester United Move
In a surprising twist, Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt has reportedly signaled his approval to join Manchester United in a £42 million ($53.6m) transfer deal. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, personal terms are not an obstacle, and negotiations are advancing smoothly. Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg adds that Bayern is holding out for £42m (€50m), with additional bonuses, as the Dutch international eagerly eyes a move to Old Trafford.
What’s Happened So Far?
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the 24-year-old defender has given his blessing to swap Bayern for Manchester United. Talks are progressing well, and De Ligt seems keen on the move, despite his current commitments with the Dutch national team at Euro 2024.
Next Steps
With Raphael Varane’s departure from Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag is urgently seeking a new center-back. Securing De Ligt would be a significant coup for the Red Devils, who are reportedly surprised that Bayern Munich is open to letting go of the talented defender. Ten Hag, who previously coached De Ligt at Ajax, would undoubtedly welcome a reunion with the towering 6ft 2in center-back.
De Ligt’s Journey
De Ligt burst onto the scene as a precocious 17-year-old with Ajax in 2016, quickly earning acclaim as one of the most promising young defenders in world football. His stellar performances led to a blockbuster £72.5m ($92m) move to Juventus in 2019, before he joined Bayern Munich in 2022 for £68m ($86m).
Stay Updated
While negotiations unfold in the coming days and weeks, Matthijs de Ligt remains focused on his duties with the Netherlands squad in Germany for Euro 2024. Currently, he’s been sidelined in the starting lineup by defensive stalwarts Virgil van Dijk and Stefan de Vrij.
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