Who is Matthijs de Ligt? Get to know Manchester United’s towering Dutch centre-back
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, so here’s everything you need to know about the new potential star.…
Matthijs de Ligt
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Matthijs de Ligt joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024. He made his senior Netherlands international debut at the age of 18 and has already played for some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Bayern Munich and Juventus.
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Matthijs de Ligt latest injury update and return timeline as Man Utd ramp up pre-season preparations
The “like a new signing” cliche will be true for Matthijs de Ligt next season at Man Utd as his latest injury update emerges. An…
Man Utd quartet lead by example with front-footed mentality ahead of pre-season
Manchester United begin pre-season preparations on Thursday, but that has not stopped as many as four players returning early to give themselves the best chance…
Matthijs de Ligt says ‘complete striker’ who Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to manage left ‘big impression’ on him
Manchester United star Matthijs de Ligt has admitted that he was blown away by a world-class striker who was held in high esteem by Sir…
Matthijs de Ligt started ‘paying attention’ to ex-Ajax academy product before playing alongside him at Man Utd
Former Ajax and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has admitted that an ex-Manchester United teammate caught his eye while he was growing up. Matthijs…
Matthijs de Ligt names former Man Utd star who has been more influential on him than even Bruno Fernandes
Matthijs de Ligt has crossed paths with Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford, but the former Ajax defender singled out one ex-Manchester United star for his…
Matthijs de Ligt explains how Man Utd differs from Bayern Munich and Juventus
Matthijs de Ligt has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, but he explains that there is something different about Manchester United that…
Matthijs de Ligt pictured doing fitness work for first time since surgery on his summer vacation
Matthijs de Ligt is beginning his road to recovery for Manchester United. Manchester United fans have not seen Matthijs de Ligt in action for the…
All Manchester United player wages for the 2026/27 season, Ranked
Ineos have worked hard to get Manchester United’s wage bill under control ahead of the 2026/27 season. A return to the Champions League in 2026/27…
David Ornstein shares Man Utd’s stance on signing a new centre back after Matthijs De Ligt’s surgery
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign after undergoing surgery on a back injury, sparking debate over whether Manchester United should…
Matthijs de Ligt shares injury update after six-month Man Utd absence, Edwin van der Sar responds
Manchester United have been without Matthijs de Ligt since November, and now he’s shared an update on his situation. Matthijs de Ligt hasn’t played a…
