De Ligt has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last few weeks and is believed to have agreed personal terms with the Red Devils in the early stages of July. Man United's desire to get a move for Leny Yoro over the line saw the proposed deal for De Ligt stall, but the Netherlands international underwent a medical with Erik ten Hag 's side on Monday, and it has now been confirmed that he has joined the English giants on a five-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano , Man United have paid Bayern €45m (£38.
5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons for De Ligt, who could make his debut in Friday's Premier League opener with Fulham. "Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Matthijs de Ligt has joined the club, subject to registration.
The Netherlands international has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year," read a statement on the club's official website. © Reuters De Ligt, meanwhile, has said: "As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such an historic club. In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out, 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 cannot wait to work with him again. I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, an.