Who is Matthijs de Ligt? Get to know Manchester United’s towering Dutch centre-back
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, so here’s everything you need to know about the new potential star.…
Matthijs de Ligt
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Matthijs de Ligt joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024. He made his senior Netherlands international debut at the age of 18 and has already played for some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Bayern Munich and Juventus.
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Matthijs de Ligt started ‘paying attention’ to ex-Ajax academy product before playing alongside him at Man Utd
Former Ajax and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has admitted that an ex-Manchester United teammate caught his eye while he was growing up. Matthijs…
Matthijs de Ligt names former Man Utd star who has been more influential on him than even Bruno Fernandes
Matthijs de Ligt has crossed paths with Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford, but the former Ajax defender singled out one ex-Manchester United star for his…
Matthijs de Ligt explains how Man Utd differs from Bayern Munich and Juventus
Matthijs de Ligt has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, but he explains that there is something different about Manchester United that…
Matthijs de Ligt pictured doing fitness work for first time since surgery on his summer vacation
Matthijs de Ligt is beginning his road to recovery for Manchester United. Manchester United fans have not seen Matthijs de Ligt in action for the…
All Manchester United player wages for the 2026/27 season, Ranked
Ineos have worked hard to get Manchester United’s wage bill under control ahead of the 2026/27 season. A return to the Champions League in 2026/27…
David Ornstein shares Man Utd’s stance on signing a new centre back after Matthijs De Ligt’s surgery
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign after undergoing surgery on a back injury, sparking debate over whether Manchester United should…
Matthijs de Ligt shares injury update after six-month Man Utd absence, Edwin van der Sar responds
Manchester United have been without Matthijs de Ligt since November, and now he’s shared an update on his situation. Matthijs de Ligt hasn’t played a…
Michael Carrick shares latest Matheus Cunha and Matthijs de Ligt injury updates for Man Utd vs Liverpool match
Michael Carrick has spoken out about Matheus Cunha and Matthijs de Ligt’s injuries ahead of Manchester United’s huge test against Liverpool at Old Trafford on…
Man Utd will be missing ‘warrior’ who dominated at Anfield for upcoming Liverpool clash
Manchester United can confirm Champions League qualification this weekend when they face arch-rivals Liverpool. There is always pride at stake when Liverpool come to town,…
Michael Carrick claims one ‘positive’ around injured Matthijs de Ligt after Man Utd star misses 29 matches in row
Michael Carrick has thrown his feelings around one key detail behind Matthijs de Ligt after the Manchester United defender’s long-term injury absence in their campaign.…
