According to a journalist, thousands of fans have signed a petition opposing Manchester United’s transfer of a Dutch star.
Thousands of Bayern Munich fans are said to have signed a petition against the potential sale of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United this summer, according to Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan on Sky Sports News.De Ligt hasn’t always been at his very best for Bayern, but showed some signs of improvement towards the end of last season, and it seems the club’s fans are now angry at the prospect of him being allowed to leave the Allianz Arena.The Netherlands international is currently at Euro 2024, so that will surely be his focus for the time being, but it seems Man Utd are also making progress on signing him in time for next season, according to sources close to the deal.See below as Van der Kraan sums up the De Ligt situation at the moment and the strong reaction of Bayern supporters to his possible departure…De Ligt looks like an exciting potential addition for United, giving them an ideal long-term replacement for Raphael Varane, who has just left on a free transfer.
Harry Maguire, meanwhile, also surely doesn’t have much of a long-term future at United as he’s not getting any younger and has been in and out of the side under Erik ten Hag, so fans will hope De Ligt does end up joining, regardless of how upset Bayern fans might be about it.United desperately need this new season to start correctly following two underwhelming years under Ten Hag, who appears to have bought himself some time after winning the FA Cup final last season, even if some fans will be disappointed that they did not seize this opportunity to make a change.
Delivering additions like De Ligt may benefit Manchester United, but numerous of big-money and big-name recruits have failed at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure.The potential sale of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich to Manchester United has sparked significant controversy among Bayern fans, with thousands signing a petition against the move. According to Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan, Bayern supporters are displeased with the prospect of losing the Netherlands international, who showed improvement towards the end of last season.
Despite De Ligt’s participation in Euro 2024, Manchester United are reportedly making progress in securing his transfer. De Ligt could serve as a long-term replacement for Raphael Varane, who recently left United on a free transfer. Harry Maguire’s uncertain future at the club further underscores the need for a solid defensive addition like De Ligt.
While Erik ten Hag has bought some time with United’s FA Cup victory last season, the club urgently needs a strong start to the new season. Acquiring De Ligt could be a significant step forward, though it remains to be seen if this addition will succeed where other big-money signings have failed since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
