Bayern Munich reveal Matthijs de Ligt concern which led to Man Utd sale
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has admitted the membership didn’t really feel Matthijs de Ligt was appropriate for the membership’s aggressive model of defending, prompting his departure to Manchester United.
De Ligt joined United in a deal value as much as £42.9m throughout the summer season after shedding his spot within the beginning lineup and studying he would face a battle for minutes beneath new supervisor Vincent Kompany, who has favoured the pairing of Dayot Upamecano and Kim-Min jae.
The Dutchman’s departure was not a well-liked one amongst followers, who had began an enormous petition urging Bayern to maintain maintain of De Ligt earlier than his eventual exit.
Requested to elucidate Bayern’s determination to dump De Ligt, Eberl mentioned: “I adopted [the fan response], together with the petition. I do know that many followers establish with him.
“However, I needed to make this determination as a result of we additionally needed to promote gamers. We felt extra snug with Upamecano and Kim as a result of they’ll defend greater up the pitch. After which a suggestion got here in for De Ligt.”
De Ligt scored his first United objective within the weekend’s 3-0 win over Southampton – a much-needed confidence enhance after a global break suffering from pricey errors from the centre-back.
“At this second he isn’t match, he isn’t at 100% velocity,” United boss Erik ten Hag mentioned after the win. “He wants the video games to go as much as it.
“We see glimpses now and as soon as he is there he’ll do a lot better. We’re proud of him and particularly right this moment along with his sport.”
