Bayern Munich has agreed to Manchester United’s conditions for the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch centre-back is set to join the Red Devils, marking a significant move in the football transfer market. The deal includes a substantial fee and a long-term contract, highlighting Manchester United’s commitment to strengthening their defense.
- Bayern Munich agrees to Manchester United’s conditions for the transfer.
- €45 million fixed fee, €5 million in add-ons, with payment spread over three years.
- De Ligt to sign a five-year contract with an additional one-year option.
Transfer Details
The much-anticipated transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United is now official. Bayern Munich has accepted Manchester United’s conditions, which include a €45 million fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons. The payment will be spread over three years. De Ligt is set to sign a five-year deal with an option for an additional year.
🚨🔴 Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United, here we go! Bayern accept Man United condition to include add-ons.
€45m fixed fee, €5m add-ons and also payment spread over three years.
Matthijs to sign five year deal plus one year option… as soon as authorized to travel. https://t.co/DV53zXq8gu
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 21, 2023
Player Profile
Matthijs de Ligt, born on August 12, 1999, in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, is a towering 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) centre-back. Currently playing for Bayern Munich, De Ligt has also been a key player for the Netherlands national team, earning 45 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Career Statistics
Club Career
- Ajax (2016-2019)
- Appearances: 77
- Goals: 8
- Achievements: Youngest player in a major European final (2017 UEFA Europa League Final), Golden Boy award (2018)
- Juventus (2019-2022)
- Appearances: 87
- Goals: 8
- Transfer Fee: €75 million
- Achievements: Serie A title (2019-20), Coppa Italia (2020-21)
- Bayern Munich (2022-Present)
- Appearances: 53
- Goals: 5
- Transfer Fee: €67 million (potentially rising to €77 million with add-ons)
- Achievements: Bundesliga title (2022-23), DFL-Supercup (2022)
International Career
- Netherlands National Team (2017-Present)
- Caps: 45
- Goals: 2
- Achievements: Youngest player to start for the national team since 1931, UEFA Nations League runner-up (2019)
Style of Play
Matthijs de Ligt is renowned for his strength, leadership, aggressiveness, tackling, and aerial prowess. Often compared to legends like Gerard Piqué and Ronald Koeman, De Ligt is a technically skilled right-footed centre-back known for his precise tackling, anticipation, marking, height, strength, speed, and accurate passing.
Previous Transfers and Fees
- From Ajax to Juventus: €75 million (2019)
- From Juventus to Bayern Munich: €67 million (potentially rising to €77 million with add-ons) (2022)
Relevant Context
The transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United is a significant milestone in his illustrious career. With successful tenures at Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, De Ligt is poised to bring his leadership and defensive skills to bolster Manchester United’s defense.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check De Ligt’s profile on Transfermarkt.
