Erik Ten Hag has introduced his former Ajax stars Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to Man United from Bayern Munich.
Netherlands worldwide defender de Ligt arrives on a five-year deal which could possibly be value £40m whereas Morocco full-back Noussair Mazraoui has agreed a four-year contract with an choice for an additional, for a payment which might rise to greater than £15m.
Welkom, Matthijs! 🤝
We’re delighted to announce the signing of @MdeLigt_04 from Bayern Munich ✍️ #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2024
Although his arrival was depending on right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s transfer to West Ham, with United set to host Fulham of their Premier League opener on Friday evening, versatile Mazraoui might begin at left-back with Luke Shaw sidelined by a calf damage.
De Ligt, 25, captained Ten Hag’s Ajax group to the 2019 Champions League semi-finals, the place they suffered an agonising stoppage-time defeat.
He and Mazraoui may even be reunited with former Ajax keeper Andre Onana, defender Lisandro Martinez and winger Anthony.
Noussair Mazraoui has joined Manchester United on a contract till June 2028.✍️
Erik ten Hag has added two extra of his former gamers to his aspect. 🤝#BBCFootball #MUFC pic.twitter.com/StlUubOsIT
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 13, 2024
de Ligt informed the membership web site: “As quickly as I heard that Manchester United wished me, I felt an pleasure concerning the alternative for a brand new problem at such an historic membership.
“Within the conversations that adopted, I used to be impressed by the imaginative and prescient that the soccer management set out, and the position they noticed for me in it.
“Erik ten Hag formed the early levels of my profession, so he is aware of the right way to get the perfect out of me and I can’t wait to work with him once more.
“I do know what it takes to succeed on the highest degree, and I’m decided to proceed that report at this particular membership.”
De Ligt has 45 caps for his nation and has already gained the league with Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Noussair is a Pink! 🔴
Morocco worldwide Noussair Mazraoui has accomplished a transfer from Bayern Munich to United 🙌#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 13, 2024
Dutch-born Mazraoui helped Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
The 26-year-old informed the United web site: “It’s an unbelievable feeling to be a Manchester United participant, and I can’t wait to stroll out at Outdated Trafford sporting the purple shirt.
“I do know that I’m becoming a member of the membership at an thrilling time; everybody I’ve spoken to has the identical ambition for us to win trophies collectively and I can really feel the dedication to attain that.”
“Erik ten Hag performed an essential half in my improvement as a participant, so it’s thrilling to be reuniting with him as I enter the prime years of my profession. I do know what he expects from his gamers, and I’ll give every part to assist the group achieve success.”
