Erik Ten Hag has brought his former Ajax stars Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to Man United from Bayern Munich.
Netherlands defender de Ligt has agreed a five-year deal worth £40m and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui has agreed a four-year deal, with the fee potentially rising to more than £15m.
Welcome, Matthijs! 🤝
We are pleased to announce the signing of the @MdeLigt_04 from Bayern Munich ✍️ #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2024
Although his arrival was dependent on the departure of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham, with United hosting Fulham in their Premier League opener on Friday night, the versatile Mazraoui could start at left-back with Luke Shaw out due to a calf injury. .
De Ligt, 25, captained Ajax's Ten Hag side to the semi-finals of the 2019 Champions League, where they were badly beaten for a long time.
He and Mazraoui will be joined by former Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, defender Lisandro Martinez and winger Anthony.
Noussair Mazraoui has joined Manchester United with a contract until June 2028.✍️
Erik ten Hag has added two more of his former players to his side. 🤝#BBCFootball #MUFC pic.twitter.com/StlUubOsIT
-BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 13, 2024
De Ligt told the club's website: “As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt excited about the opportunity of a new challenge at a club with history.
“In the discussions that followed, I was impressed by the vision set by the football leadership, and the role they saw for me in it.
“Erik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me and I can't wait to work with him again.
“I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I'm determined to continue that record at this special club.”
De Ligt has 45 caps for his country and has won the league with Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Noussair is Red! 🔴
Morocco international Noussair Mazraoui has completed his move from Bayern Munich to United 🙌#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2024
Dutch-born Mazraoui helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
The 26-year-old told United's website: “It's amazing to be a Manchester United player, and I can't wait to go out to Old Trafford in the red shirt.
“I know I am joining the team at an exciting time; everyone I've spoken to has the same desire for us to win trophies together and I feel determined to achieve that.”
“Erik ten Hag has played an important role in my development as a player, so it's great to be reunited with him as I enter the early years of my life. I know what he expects from his players, and I will do everything to help the team win.”
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