Revealed: Matthijs de Ligt makes Man Utd transfer decision

James Shearman

• Updated: 11 Jul 2024 21:24 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United transfer target Matthijs de Ligt has made up his mind over a potential move to Old Trafford.

Indeed, according to Sky Germany, he has decided that he 'definitely' wants to be a part of Erik ten Hag's side for the 2024/25 campaign.

De Ligt worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, where he played the best football of his career.

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The pair won the Eredivisie and went on an amazing run to the semi-final of the Champions League.

De Ligt's huge contribution to those efforts earned him a €75m move to Juventus.

However, things have panned out for De Ligt in Turin and he ended up leaving for Bayern two seasons ago, where it has also not gone to plan.

Now, De Ligt is keen to reinvigorate his career and a move to the Premier League could do just that.

Man Utd's centre-back options

Man Utd need a right-sided central defender to be the long-term partner for left-footer Lisandro Martinez.

Martinez has impressed in his two seasons at Old Trafford but he would benefit greatly from being part of a consistent pairing.

Raphael Varane was supposed to provide that but he was far too injury prone to be relied on.

Ten Hag does have Victor Lindelof at his disposal, who is a solid player, but he would not ideally be in the starting lineup.

The same goes for Harry Maguire, who could even leave this summer if the Red Devils receive a decent offer.

Meanwhile, youngster Willy Kambwala is deserving of some minutes at Old Trafford, but the reality is that none of the current squad are on De Ligt's level.

The Dutchman would immediately improve the side and could even be the difference between Champions League qualification or not.