Matthijs de Ligt was waiting for the offer from Manchester United. Although first, he declined their offer as he thought of a bright future at Bayern Munich but now, the Red Devils have again entered the race and have made a 40 million euro deal to the Dutchman.
Bayern Munich is currently demanding a fee of 50 million euros for Matthijs de Ligt, which will make a tough decision for Manchester United on whether to go for the center-back or refrain from it. It is believed that Matthijs de Ligt has agreed on personal terms to join Manchester United as reported by Fabrizio Romano, but that is not enough until the clubs are on the same page regarding the transfer fee of the player.
Erik Ten Hag will be eager to get his hands on the signing of Matthijs de Ligt as he paired up with him back in his Ajax days when the club was undefeatable by several European giants in the big games of tournaments such as the Champions League.
Matthijs de Ligt’s Playing Style and Role at Manchester United
De Ligt shows great maturity on the ball in the matches where it matters. His playing style is characterized by his exceptional defensive qualities and abilities, as well as his composure on the ball. He possesses great physical strength and aerial awareness, making him a formidable presence in both penalty areas. His positioning and reading of the game are remarkable for a player of his age.
De Ligt is not only defensively strong but also shows a great quality on the ball. Various sources tell us that before being a defender, de Ligt was an outfield midfielder when he used to train back in his academy days. He displays excellent passing and ball distribution, often which leads to initiating key attacks and creating chances to score goals. He has the quality to deliver precise long balls and also carry the ball well forward in the midfield area.
De Ligt’s leadership skills are also evident as he is an outrageous defender with a lot of motivational acumen. He could be a great addition to the United squad who are currently struggling in the Premier League but soon hope to bounce back to their original form and restore their pride in the domestic league.
With Varane and also possibly Wan-Bissaka leaving for Como and West-Ham respectively, de Ligt could help Manchester United a lot by pairing up with Harry Maguire in the center. Matthijs de Ligt has been the first defender ever in history to get his hands on the Golden Boy award which he received in 2018. Also, de Ligt has been the second youngest captain ever in a Champions League knockout game where he led Ajax.
Manchester United Possible Departures and Arrivals
With the addition of the likes of Leny Yoro, several key players are currently making their way to this squad too. Decisive players such as Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are making their way out to different leagues. Varane’s move to Como is confirmed; Jadon Sancho and Wan-Bissaka have agreed to join PSG and West-Ham respectively.
A situation where Manchester United are currently struggling, and with this group of players out too, they will find it very difficult to regain their form next season. The players like Casemiro and experienced veteran Anthony Martial are also heading to experience different leagues which makes it even more relevant for Matthijs de Ligt to sign for Manchester United.
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