The signing of a spectacular “world class talent” has just been finalized – Manchester United has just completed the deal.

The club’s allure persists, attracting interest from several top-tier players, including the highly-regarded Matthijs de Ligt.According to today’s edition of Abendzeitung München (AZ), the Dutch defender is “quite willing” to join Manchester United, even though the club will not compete in the Champions League for the 2024-25 season.

Discussing his future, the Netherlands star commented, “I’m relatively calm,” indicating his composed approach to potential moves.Currently, de Ligt is focusing on his national duties at the European Championships.

Meanwhile, his representatives have been engaged in discussions with Manchester United.

De Ligt has a history with Erik ten Hag, who was his manager at Ajax.

Under ten Hag’s leadership, de Ligt played a pivotal role in the Ajax team that famously defeated Real Madrid and Juventus, reaching the Champions League semi-finals five The interest from Manchester United in signing Matthijs de Ligt appears to be strong, and the player’s willingness to join the club, despite their absence from the Champions League next season, highlights his potential commitment to the project under Erik ten Hag. De Ligt’s composed attitude towards his future and his focus on his national duties at the European Championships reflect his professionalism.

The connection between de Ligt and ten Hag, forged during their successful time together at Ajax, could play a significant role in facilitating this transfer. Under ten Hag’s guidance, de Ligt was instrumental in Ajax’s remarkable run to the Champions League semi-finals, showcasing his capabilities at the highest level. This existing rapport and mutual trust could be a decisive factor in de Ligt’s decision to reunite with his former manager at Manchester United.