The final paperwork came through later than expected on the evening of August 12, but there would be no final hitches. However, according to one source close to De Ligt, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, his camp’s perception was that Bayern “were playing a game” during conversations about his prospects and wanted him to go. Though he would depart that …
Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have arrived at Munich Airport ahead of completing their moves to Manchester United. United agreed deals for De Ligt and Mazraoui over the weekend as the club close in on sealing a sensational double swoop from Bayern Munich that will transform Erik ten Hag's defence. Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have arrived at …
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Bayern Munich signed Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus for 67 million euros on a five-year contract Tuesday. The 22-year-old De Ligt is Bayern's first major signing since agreeing to sell star striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona last week, and Juventus said the fee for the Dutchman could increase by 10 million euros in conditional payments. “We wanted to …
Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba will be the first two names through the door for Juventus this summer but they will not be the last. Massimiliano Allegri had previously told the Italian media few summer signings were expected Paul Pogba's return to Juventus after six years away is to be confirmed imminently Under the sensible tutelage of CEO Maurizio …