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Coming through the ranks at Ajax Academy, De ligt spent eight fruitful years developing at Ajax. His huge impact and performance caught the eye of the then Ajax senior team manager, Erik Ten Haag. In doing so, he signed his first professional contract at Ajax, promoting him to the Ajax senior team in 2016. His quality was undisputed as he continued his fine form in the senior team , impressing his senior teammates and also the coaches and staff’s in the club. He had a successful spell playing for the senior team for four years and winning couple of domestic silverwares, not forgetting his outstanding and impressive performance in the UEFA Champions League as Ajax knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus side to secure a semifinal spot in 2019. His performance against Juventus caught the attention of Juventus representative’s, making them swoop for him in the summer of 2019.

Matthijs De ligt made a big money move to the Serie A giant for the total sum of £68m plus add ons, making him the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. He struggled to make instant impact for the Old Ladies, but began to rise up to the occasion. He won trophies at Juventus and also became fans favourite. He spent three years playing for the Old Ladies.

Just recently,the summer transfer window for 2022 opened. Teams have been making some recruitment to strengthen their squad. Matthijs De ligt, was once again in the picture as speculations concerning his future grew stronger. Several teams registered interest in the central defender, including Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and others, but the Dutch central defender had his mind made up on moving to Bayern Munich.

OFFICIAL: Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Matthijs De Ligt. €70m initial fee + €10m add ons. He joins on a five-year contract. ✍🏻🔴. (Source: @FCBayern, @fabrizioromano).

After completing all paperworks and signing them, he also completed and passed his medicals successfully. The Press interviewed him and this is what he had to say after completing his move to Bayern Munich;

🎙️ Matthijs De Ligt: “Right from the start I felt honest appreciation of the sporting management, the coach, and the boardcellently managed club w

🎙️ Matthijs De Ligt: “I’m very happy to be a player at this great club. Bayern is the most successful club in Germany, one of the most successful clubs in Europe and also in the world.”

(Source: @FCBayern)

The new Club Football season is upon us, we will observant to witness how some other transfer speculations will take place and also be watchful of Bayern Munich new central defender, Matthijs De Ligt.