Manchester United could tap into Matthijs de Ligt’s childhood memories as they attempt to sign the defender.
Recent reports have suggested that the Red Devils are seriously considering a move for the Dutchman. Any swoop would be independent of a separate deal for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.And the Red Devils might get some encouragement after reading De Ligt’s previous comments. During his time with Ajax, he revealed that his childhood hero was Cristiano Ronaldo and even pretended to be the former Man United striker in the garden.
Speaking to Dutch outlet vi.nl, he said: “Everything is going fast. During the season, in the club and during the various competitions, you don’t really have time to think about it.
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De Ligt has been asked about his future at Euro 2024 but remained tight-lipped. Speaking in a press conference, he said: “I’ve already said this is not the time for me to think about it.
“We’re playing at the Euros now and that’s very important for me and the national team. That’s why I can’t say now what I think about this situation. But what I can say is that I’ve now played my second season at Bayern – I’m very happy. For now I’m focused on the Euros and then we’ll see what happens.”
De Ligt, 24, made 30 appearances in all competitions for the German giants last season. He has three years left to run on his contract at the Allianz Arena.It seems there’s some confusion in the information provided. Matthijs de Ligt currently plays for Juventus, not Bayern Munich. He previously played for Ajax before joining Juventus in 2019. His childhood admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and his comments about focusing on Euro 2024 are accurate, though.
As for whether de Ligt would be a good signing for Manchester United, he’s widely regarded as one of the top young defenders in Europe, known for his strength, composure, and leadership qualities. If United were to pursue him, he could potentially strengthen their defense significantly. However, any transfer would depend on various factors including negotiations and Juventus’ willingness to sell.
