Manchester United have confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt has joined the club.
The deal was confirmed by the club this evening in a press release.
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He has signed a five-year deal that will keep him at United until 2029, with the option of a further year.
The club press statement read:”Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Matthijs de Ligt has joined the club, subject to registration.
“The Netherlands international has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. At the age of 25, de Ligt has already won the league title in three countries with Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
“The former Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy winner has made 324 senior club appearances and has 45 international caps.”
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.”
United sporting director Dan Ashworth said: “Matthijs is an outstanding defender and proven winner who will add quality, experience and leadership to our existing group of senior players.
“He has already enjoyed considerable success in his career, and we are convinced that his best years are still ahead; we want to help him achieve them at Manchester United.”
De Ligt should be registered in time to take part in Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham.
However, having not had a pre-season, he is unlikely to be match fit and it remains to be seen whether Erik ten Hag will risk him.
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