Matthijs de Ligt is considering a departure from Bayern Munich this summer, and Manchester United is renewing their interest in the defender.
The Dutch international, known for his standout performances with Ajax in the 2018-2019 Champions League, moved to Juventus after that season.
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Despite initial interest from United’s manager Erik ten Hag in 2022, De Ligt opted for Bayern at the time.
As United seeks a lasting defensive solution this summer, de Ligt emerges as a target once more.
Reports suggesting the 24-year-old’s discontent with his current role at Bayern have heightened United’s chances of bringing him to Old Trafford.
With only four league starts this season and being third choice behind Upamecano and Kim min-Jae in Thomas Tuchel’s preferred partnership, de Ligt may consider a move away at the season’s end.
If Bayern secures the signing of Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo, it may push De Ligt even lower in the pecking order.
De Ligt, considered one of Bayern’s top earners according to Sky Germany, could potentially depart this summer if a suitable offer arises. Manchester United is keeping a close eye on any developments regarding his future.
De Ligt sustained a knee injury at Bayern’s winter training camp in Portugal but is set to return for the upcoming match against Werder Bremen on Sunday.
Despite missing seven games earlier in the season due to another injury, Tuchel emphasizes that De Ligt remains a crucial part of his long-term plans at Munich.
‘We’re planning with Matthijs, top player and top guy,’ Tuchel said.
‘Matthijs came back injured from the national team, missed all preseason. We played him too early in the Supercup, then he got seriously injured again’.
