Man Utd officially announce the acquisition of two players from Bayern Munich for a total of £60 million.

It's official! Manchester United has welcomed two new players to their team - Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. The signings were confirmed by the club, with both defenders joining in a deal worth up to £60million. De Ligt and Mazraoui have made the move to Old Trafford, leaving behind their former club to embark on a new journey.

The transfer fee for De Ligt includes £38.6m plus £4.3m in add-ons, while Bayern agreed on a £17.1m fee for Mazraoui. Interestingly, De Ligt has played under United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax during their impressive run to the Champions League semi-final in 2019. And now, he is excited to reunite with his former coach.

"When I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt a sense of excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such a historic club," De Ligt said. "In our conversations, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out, and the role they saw for me in it. I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I’m determined to continue that record at this special club."

The sporting director of Manchester United, Dan Ashworth, also expressed his confidence in De Ligt's abilities. "He has already enjoyed considerable success in his career, and we are convinced that his best years are still ahead," Ashworth said. "We want to help him achieve them at Manchester United."

Mazraoui, on the other hand, is eager to put on the iconic red shirt and play for Manchester United. "It's an incredible feeling to be a Manchester United player, and I cannot wait to walk out at Old Trafford," he said. "I know that I'm joining the club at an exciting time; everyone I've spoken to has the same ambition for us to win trophies together, and I can feel the determination to achieve that."

The Dutch defender De Ligt has played 73 times for Bayern over two seasons with the club. He has also won several titles, including the Eredivisie with Ajax in 2019, Serie A with Juventus in 2020, and Bundesliga in 2023 with Bayern. In a heartfelt message to Bayern fans, De Ligt expressed his gratitude for the love and support he received during his time at the club.

As the new Premier League season approaches, United fans eagerly await the debut of their new signings. The Red Devils will kick off the season against Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday night, and De Ligt and Mazraoui could potentially be in the starting line-up. Manchester United is already facing some injury concerns at the back, with players like Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia sidelined. But with the addition of De Ligt and Mazraoui, the team is determined to achieve success and bring home more trophies.

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