Bundesliga: Bayern Munich sign 'top target' Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus
FirstpostJuventus say securing the Dutch central defender has cost Bayern 67 million euros with 10 million in bonuses. Berlin: Bayern Munich announced the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year deal on Tuesday with the Dutch international expected to become “a mainstay” as the German champions embark on the post Robert Lewandowski era. A message from the man himself 🔥#ServusDeLigt pic.twitter.com/jY0ZaNiBjV — FC Bayern Munich July 19, 2022 “This transfer is an important building block in the overall concept that we’re gradually putting into place. I’m very glad that I’m now becoming part of the FC Bayern story.” Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn suggested that as good a player as De Ligt is, his character could also prove to be enormously beneficial to Bayern. A strong team doesn’t just require a strong attack, and with this signing we’re really raising our defence to the top level.” He is unlikely to be the last new recruit for Bayern who are thought to be monitoring a number of other players including Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer, French youngster Mathys Tel, and the jewel in Tottenham’s crown, Harry Kane.