Matthijs de Ligt’s first words as the Bayern defender signs five-year Man United contract -Report

Matthijs de Ligt’s first words as the Bayern defender signs five-year Man United contract -Report

For the first time since his transfer from Bayern Munich to Manchester United was announced, Matthijs de Ligt has given a speech.

Matthijs de Ligt has completed his £38 million transfer from Bayern Munich to Old Trafford by agreeing to a five-year contract with Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag, the Dutch defenders’ coach at Ajax, will be reunited with him after the youngster advanced through their system and made a name for himself in the starting lineup.

He comes to United at a time when improvements and defensive reinforcement are required.

He will have competition for the center-back spot from Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, and Victor Lindelöf, but the latter may be traded in the next few days.

Speaking to the club for the first time, 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 a 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. I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level.”

He is expected to be available later this week when Manchester United host Fulham during the opening day of the Premier League season at Old Trafford