Manchester United has secured a significant signing, bringing one of Europe’s most sought-after talents into their fold. The club’s management has approved the terms of the contract, including the player’s salary structure. The new recruit, who is poised to wear a prestigious jersey number, is scheduled to undergo his medical examination today.
This acquisition marks a potential reunion between Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag and Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch center-back, formerly under ten Hag’s guidance at Ajax, is reportedly nearing a move to Old Trafford. The latest issue of The Daily Record highlights the imminent reunion, with the headline reading, “Ten Hag closes in on a reunion.”
Initially, Manchester United’s bid for the Dutch international was rejected by Bayern Munich, who have valued De Ligt at approximately £42.9 million. Bayern Munich is close to signing German international Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen; however, this transaction depends on De Ligt’s departure.
According to Bild, a prominent German news source, Bayern Munich faces increasing pressure to sell players during the current summer transfer window. The report suggests that Bayern may offload not just De Ligt but potentially another center-back as well. Although Bayern Munich originally set De Ligt’s transfer fee at £42.9 million (or €50 million), there may be room for negotiation to finalize the sale.
Manchester United, as the FA Cup winners, is gearing up to face Premier League champions Manchester City in the upcoming Community Shield match. Unfortunately, Erik ten Hag will be without his new center-back signing, Leny Yoro, who is sidelined with an injury for a few months.
The urgency to complete the deal for De Ligt has increased in light of Yoro’s absence. Ten Hag is keen to finalize De Ligt’s transfer as soon as possible to reinforce the defense. The completion of this deal is anticipated soon, with De Ligt expected to undergo his medical examination today. Once finalized, De Ligt will be officially introduced as Manchester United’s newest addition and may don a notable jersey number for the club.