Manchester United has made it clear that their top priority this summer is to sign a new center-back. The club has been keeping an eye on several players like Jarrad Branthwaite, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Lenny Yoro, but their pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt seems to be the most advanced.
At just 24 years old, de Ligt is already an experienced and successful player who has played for top European clubs like Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. He has won multiple trophies and has represented his country in major tournaments.
De Ligt’s time at Ajax was particularly memorable, especially under United boss Erik ten Hag. He was a vital part of the Ajax defense, captaining the team to a league and cup double in 2019 and helping them reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Given the strong bond between de Ligt and ten Hag from their time at Ajax, it seems likely that the manager would be eager for a reunion in Manchester this summer.