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Matthijs de Ligt has bid Bayern Munich followers farewell through a social media publish, along with his transfer to Manchester United getting ready to being formally introduced.
After weeks of pursuing De Ligt with little success, David Ornstein broke the information over the weekend that United lastly agreed a take care of Bayern for the Dutch defender’s switch.
It was acknowledged that United will fork out €45million, plus €5m in add-ons for De Ligt.
On Monday morning, the 25-year-old was noticed by cameras on his approach to the airport to fly out to Manchester for his medical.
It’s understood that De Ligt and Bayern teammate Noussair Mazraoui – who can be about to formally be a part of United – handed their medicals.
De Ligt has now all however confirmed his imminent swap to Previous Trafford through a video posted on Instagram, during which he thanked the Bayern trustworthy for his or her assist throughout his time on the Allianz Area.
The centre-back additionally wrote, “I wish to thank every and everybody of you for all of your love and assist. I’ve spent two superb years enjoying for this lovely membership.”
“It has been a real honour to have performed for a membership like Bayern Munich.”
“We now have achieved unforgettable moments collectively. Profitable the title in addition to a number of superb CL-nights. These recollections will stick with me perpetually.”
“That is why leaving this membership feels bittersweet. I’ll at all times keep in mind the love and assist I’ve acquired from the gamers, the workers members and from the followers. The latest petition signed by so lots of you has touched me deeply.”
He added, “Thanks all for the 2 superb years. I want FC Bayern good luck successful many extra titels, like Bayern has at all times carried out. Mia San Mia.”
Final season, De Ligt made 22 Bundesliga appearances. In that point, he helped Bayern maintain seven clear sheets whereas scoring two objectives within the course of.
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