Media: De Ligt's goodbye from Bayern getting closer

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A change of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt (24) from FC Bayern Munich to Manchester United is reportedly becoming more concrete. The German and English football record champions are said to be in advanced talks about a transfer.

This is reported by the TV broadcaster Sky and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. De Ligt is said to want to leave Bayern only for Manchester United this summer. He should receive a contract until the summer of 2029. The sticking point is still the transfer fee, which is said to be around 50 million Euros.

De Ligt is considered the most lucrative sale candidate from Bayern's center defense. He switched to the Bayern two years ago for around 70 million Euro transfer fee from Juventus Turin. The Dutch national player, who was eliminated in the EM semifinals with his team against England, has not yet established himself as an undisputed starter at the German record champion. In Manchester, De Ligt would meet his former trainer at Ajax Amsterdam, Erik ten Hag.

FC Bayern has so far signed defender Hiroki Ito (25, VfB Stuttgart), offensive player Michael Olise (22, Crystal Palace), and João Palhinha (29, FC Fulham) for the coming season.

1. Despite the reported transfer of Matthijs de Ligt from FC Bayern Munich to Manchester United, the German Bundesliga champions have still strengthened their squad with the signing of Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart.
2. The Premier League's Manchester United and German soccer powerhouse FC Bayern Munich are in advanced talks regarding the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt, with Sky and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano providing updates.
3. Matthijs de Ligt, who joined Bayern Munich from Juventus Turin two years ago for around 70 million Euros, is reportedly seeking a move to Manchester United this summer due to limited playing time in Germany.
4. The Red Devils have been persistent in their pursuit of De Ligt, despite the 50 million Euro transfer fee that Bayern Munich is said to be seeking, according to reports.
5. In securing De Ligt's transfer, Manchester United would acquire a talented Dutch defender with international experience, most notably from the 2021 European Championship, where the Netherlands lost to England in the semifinals.
6. In the event of De Ligt's departure from Bayern Munich, the Bavarian club would be missing a key player from their center defense, potentially impacting their Bundesliga performance and European campaign.
7. The English and German football giants continue their transfer discussions, as Fabrizio Romano and Sky update on De Ligt's desire to join Manchester United, with the transfer fee and contract details remaining points of contention.

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