Manchester United have officially unveiled new signing Matthijs de Ligt who join from Bayern Munich, MySportDab reports.
The Premier League side were always the option for the player who turned down the opportunity to move elsewhere.
Matthijs de Ligt is now an official Manchester United player after signing his contract today with the Premier League club.
Bayern Munich on their end are expected to receive a fee that could amount to €50 million in total package for the defender.
Erik Ten Hag have been given another defender after Leny Yoro who came in from Lille in another big money move.
Manchester United have announced Matthijs de Ligt who is pleased to finally reunite with the manager who gave him his big break at Ajax.
Here Is What de Ligt Said:
“As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such an historic club.
“In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out, and the role they saw for me in it.
“Erik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me and I cannot wait to work with him again.
“I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I’m determined to continue that record at this special club.”
The move is another big one giving more options at the back for the club going into the new season which start this weekend.
The player is just in time ahead of Manchester United opening game which is going to be against Fulham.
Matthijs de Ligt is expected to quickly jump into action after signing with Manchester United as he intend to play the opening game against Fulham.
