Manchester United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt has hit a setback after their €29 million bid for the Dutch defender got rejected by Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga giant, Bayern Munich, are demanding a transfer fee worth £43 million plus an add-ons in order to allow the player leave Bayern Munich.
Negotiations between Manchester United and Bayern Munich are expected to continue, with Manchester United keen to sign another centre back after the attempt to sign Jarrod Branthwaite fell short because Everton rejected two Manchester United bids.
De Ligt is the perfect candidate who will help strengthen the Manchester United defense, and he has already given the green light to join the club this summer.
The 2023–24 FA Cup champions are currently going through a large rebuild under the management of INEOS.
They have completed the signing of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, and they are looking forward to adding more.
The INEOS wants to provide every necessary requirement for Erik ten Hag to be successful next season. The Manchester United manager, who signed a new two-year deal with the club, wants to continue winning silverware at every level.
Matthijs de Ligt Achievements
The defender won the Dutch footballer of the year in 2019. He was twice named Eredivisie Player of the Season.
De Ligt won the German Bundesliga title and the Super Cup with Bayern Munich. While he was playing for Juventus, de Ligt won the Serie A title, the Italian Super Cup, and the Italian Cup with Juventus.
The Dutch defender won the Eredivisie title, the Dutch Cup, and the Dutch Cup U19 with Ajax.
Matthijs de Ligt dates joined
Matthijs de Ligt joined Ajax Academy at the age of nine. He made his debut for Jong Ajax on August 8, 2014.
He joined Juventus on July 18, 2019, and proceeded to make his official debut for the Old Lady on August 31, 2019.
Matthijs de Ligt joined Bayern Munich on July 19, 2022. He made his debut for the Bavarians on August 21, 2022.
Matthijs de Ligt Injury History
In the 2016–17 season, he suffered a thigh problem and was out for 11 days, missing two matches in all competitions.
He was out for 10 days, missing three matches in all competitions because of knee problems in the 2018–19 season.
In the 2019–20 season, the defender was out for 25 days, missing seven matches in all competitions.
He was out for 143 days, missing 28 matches in all competitions in the 2020–21 season.
In the 2021–22 season, the defender was out for seven days, missing two matches after he suffered adductor pain.
Two seasons ago, the defender was out for 15 days, missing five matches in all competitions. Last season, he missed 20 matches after going out for 80 days because of injuries.
Matthijs de Ligt Market Value.
The defender has a market value of €65 million. According to market value, de Ligt is the 52nd most expensive player in the world.
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