Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has confirmed update on the club’s position on their defender Mathijs de Ligt, MySportDab reports.
Manchester United have been on the trail of De Ligt, with the club’s manager, Erik ten Hag, pushing to reunite with the prolific Dutch defender.
The former Ajax shotstopper joined Bayern Munich in 2022 on a five-year contract. With three years left on his deal, reports confirmed he is open to leaving the Bundesliga giants this summer and wants to join Manchester United, who have indicated in bringing him to Old Trafford.
With talks ongoing with Bayern Munich, the club’s former president and high-ranking official, Uli Hoeness, has confirmed an update on the transfer proceedings.
In a report shared by with German sports journalist, Maximilian Koch, Uli made it clear he would love Mathijs de Ligt to continue with Bayern Munich for next season but the club won’t stop him from leaving this summer.
“It is possible that a defender will still leave. De Ligt is Dutch, the coach at Man United is Dutch. I would have no problem if he stays,’ Oli said.
MySportDab understands De Ligt wants Manchester United move despite the club lacking Champions League football next season.
A move could see him reunite with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who worked with the player at Ajax before he joined United.
The 24-year-old could become Manchester United third signing this summer after the Premier League giants completed deals for Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and Leny Yoro from Lille.
