Manchester United’s summer transfer window has seen the arrival of two prominent players from Bayern Munich: Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Both players have revealed that their decision to join Manchester United was significantly influenced by their former manager, Erik ten Hag.
Matthijs de Ligt, who has signed a contract with Manchester United until June 2029, with an option for an additional year, expressed his enthusiasm about the move.
In a statement to the club’s official website, De Ligt shared his excitement, saying, “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.”
He emphasized that his previous experience with Erik ten Hag, who played a crucial role in his early career, was a major factor in his decision. De Ligt added, “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.”
Similarly, Noussair Mazraoui has signed a contract that extends until June 2028, with an option for an additional year. Mazraoui highlighted the importance of Erik ten Hag in his career development.
He stated, “Erik ten Hag played an important part in my development as a player, so it is exciting to be reuniting with him as I enter the prime years of my career.” Mazraoui is aware of ten Hag’s expectations and is committed to giving his best to contribute to the team’s success, saying, “I know what he expects from his players, and I will give everything to help the group be successful.”
