Matthijs de Ligt is on the verge of joining Manchester United, with an agreement reached with Bayern Munich.
The Dutch defender, previously with Juventus, spent two years at Bayern Munich but is now prepared to make the move to the Premier League.
Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed the deal is all but done.
A spokesperson from Manchester United, speaking under conditions of anonymity, stated, “We are thrilled to secure a player of Matthijs de Ligt’s calibre. His defensive skills and leadership qualities will be invaluable to our squad.”
Bayern Munich has also expressed their satisfaction with the terms of the deal.
A representative from Bayern Munich commented, “Matthijs has been an exemplary professional during his time with us. We wish him all the best in England and are confident he will continue to excel.”
The financial details of the transfer reveal a substantial fee, reflecting De Ligt’s value and potential.
It is reported that Manchester United will pay a sum in the region of €85 million to secure the Dutch international’s services.
De Ligt himself has expressed excitement about the new challenge.
In a message shared with his fans, he said, “I am eager to start this new chapter with Manchester United. The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world, and I look forward to contributing to the team’s success.”
As the formalities of the transfer are being finalised, anticipation builds among fans and pundits alike.
The addition of De Ligt is seen as a significant step in Manchester United’s ambitions to reinforce their defensive line and compete at the highest levels both domestically and in Europe.
