January 20th 2024.
Matthijs de Ligt, the talented Dutch footballer, is currently considering his future in the world of football. After his impressive performance with Ajax in reaching the Champions League semi-final in 2019, he joined Juventus and later moved to Bayern Munich. However, there have been reports that de Ligt may be open to leaving Bayern this summer, with Manchester United showing interest in signing him once again.
Upon his arrival at United in 2022, coach Erik ten Hag was keen on bringing de Ligt to the club. However, the defender instead chose to join Bayern. Now, with United in need of a new long-term option in their defense, de Ligt has once again become a target for the Premier League side. The news of his potential availability has given United hope in their pursuit of the 24-year-old.
It has been reported that de Ligt is not satisfied with his current role at Bayern, where he has only started four league matches this season. He is currently third choice behind Dayot Upamecano and Kim min-Jae Thomas Tuchel's preferred partnership in defense. Furthermore, Bayern's interest in signing Barcelona star Ronald Araujo could see de Ligt fall even further down the pecking order.
Interestingly, de Ligt was previously coached by ten Hag during his time at Ajax. This could be a factor in United's renewed interest in the defender, as they look to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season. It is also worth noting that de Ligt is among Bayern's top earners and could potentially leave the club this summer if the right offer comes in.
United are closely monitoring any developments regarding de Ligt's future. The 24-year-old recently suffered a knee injury during Bayern's winter training camp in Portugal but is expected to be available for their game against Werder Bremen on Sunday. Despite his injury struggles this season, Tuchel has reassured de Ligt that he is an important part of his long-term plans at Bayern.
In other news, ten Hag has expressed his eagerness to sign another Ajax star to help solve Manchester United's attack problems. On the other hand, former United player Dwight Yorke has urged the club to sell an "average" player who has not been performing up to expectations. As the end of the season approaches, it will be interesting to see where de Ligt's future lies and what moves United will make to strengthen their team.
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