Matthijs de Ligt reveals why he signed for Man Utd despite playing for “the biggest clubs in the world”

Matthijs de Ligt Reveals Why He Signed for Manchester United

Matthijs de Ligt has revealed his reasons for signing with Manchester United in 2024, despite having played for top clubs like Bayern Munich.

De Ligt joined Manchester United to play a key role in Erik ten Hag's defense, but his role changed when Rúben Amorim became the new head coach.

Despite this, de Ligt has become a crucial part of Amorim's defense, alongside his former Bayern Munich teammate Noussair Mazraoui.

This season, de Ligt has played in various positions, including the center of defense and the right of the back three.

De Ligt has become a staple of Amorim's defence.

Author's summary: De Ligt signed for Manchester United in 2024.

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