Matthijs de Ligt Joins Manchester United from Bayern Munich for £50m

Manchester United Secures Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich

In a significant move for the club, Manchester United has reached an agreement to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich for a total fee of £50 million (€58 million). The deal includes an initial payment of £45 million (€53 million), alongside potential add-ons totaling £5 million (€5.9 million).

Medical and Registration Requirements

The transfer is contingent upon De Ligt passing a medical examination. Sources indicate that personal terms are not anticipated to be an issue, with the player keen to join the Premier League outfit.

To feature in Manchester United's opening Premier League clash against Fulham on Friday, De Ligt must be registered by midday on Thursday.

Additional Transfer Activity: Noussair Mazraoui

In separate transfer news, Manchester United is also in discussions regarding a deal for Noussair Mazraoui, Bayern Munich's right-back. The club is expected to finalize this transfer following the completion of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's move to West Ham.

Premier League Summer Transfer Window

The 2024 summer transfer window is currently open for Premier League clubs, allowing teams to bolster their squads ahead of the new season. The transfer window will close on August 30 at 11 PM UK time for England and at 11:30 PM in Scotland.

This adjustment to the schedule was made to synchronize Deadline Day with other major European leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.

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Conclusion

The moves for Matthijs de Ligt and the anticipated signing of Noussair Mazraoui could significantly impact Manchester United's season, with fans eager to see how these developments unfold as the Premier League campaign kicks off.