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Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is set to sign for Manchester United after both clubs reached a total agreement, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.
Last month, United officially unveiled Leny Yoro from Lille as their first defensive signing. It emerged that United were not going to stop at Yoro as they wanted another centre-back to bolster Erik ten Hag’s backline options.
De Ligt increasingly became United’s top target. The Red Devils reached an agreement with the Dutchman’s camp over personal terms and all that was left was to find middle ground with Bayern over his transfer fee.
United had been locked in talks with the Bundesliga giants for weeks and at some point, it seemed like the deal would collapse.
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Ten Hag’s side were considering backing out of negotiations amidst Bayern’s reluctance to compromise on their demands.
However, earlier today, The Athletic’s David Ornstein delivered the bombshell news all fans had been patiently waiting for – that United and Bayern had finally struck a deal for the De Ligt’s switch to Old Trafford.
Ornstein revealed that United will fork out €45million, plus €5m in add-ons for the 24-year-old.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that the transfer is indeed poised to get over the line.
Romano wrote on X, “Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United, here we go!”
“Bayern accept Man United condition to include add-ons.”
“€45m fixed fee, €5m add-ons and also payment spread over three years.”
“Matthijs to sign five year deal plus one year option… as soon as authorized to travel.”
🚨🔴 Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United, here we go! Bayern accept Man United condition to include add-ons.
€45m fixed fee, €5m add-ons and also payment spread over three years.
Matthijs to sign five year deal plus one year option… as soon as authorized to travel. pic.twitter.com/DV53zXq8gu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2024
De Ligt made 30 appearances across all competitions for Bayern last time. In that time, he helped the side keep nine clean sheets while also scoring two goals in the process.
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