Premier League clubs' competition for recruitment of Kim Min-jae's fellow Bayern Munich defender De Ligt is drawing attention.
Team Talk of the U.K. reported on the 23rd that "Manchester United hereinafter referred to as Manchester United and Arsenal have a chance to surprise recruit Bayern Munich defenders," adding, "There is a possibility that Bayern Munich center back De Ligt will leave the team after the end of this season. Both Manchester United and Arsenal will start recruiting new center backs after this season."
The media outlet said, "Lisandro Martinez is the only center back who is expected to remain at Manchester United next season. The future of Manchester United's Maguire, Lindelof, Varane, and Evans is all uncertain. De Ligt showed outstanding performances at Ajax along with Manchester United's manager Ten Haah. Manchester United also contacted De Ligt in 2019. Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, said he wants to recruit a defender who will compete with Saliba and Gabriel, who have been injured alternately this season," referring to the possibility of recruiting center backs for Manchester United and Arsenal.
Team Talk said, "De Ligt played impressively in 43 games in Bayern Munich's first season, but things have changed this season. Due to injuries, he played only 12 games for Bayern Munich this season and only played two full-time in the Bundesliga," adding, "Bayern Munich, which is under contract with De Ligt until 2027, is in an advantageous position to demand enough money for De Ligt's transfer fee."
In particular, De Ligt has shown willingness to move due to Kim Min-jae and Upamecano. Bayern Munich also hired Dier on loan, and there is a rumor that it will recruit Barcelona center back Araujo, referring to De Ligt's unstable position this season.
Bayern Munich signed De Ligt to a five-year, long-term contract in 2022, but De Ligt is losing ground after two seasons. German Sky Sports said, "De Ligt wants more playing time. After the end of this season, he may break up with Bayern Munich. De Ligt is under contract with Bayern Munich until 2027, but he may leave the team two years after joining Bayern Munich. If an appropriate offer comes to De Ligt, Bayern Munich can allow him to move."
Bayern Munich, where Kim Min-jae's absence from the Asian Cup, played full-time in the 18th round of the Bundesliga against Bremen in the 2023-24 season on the 21st, with De Ligt and Upamecano playing as center backs side by side, but suffered a shock defeat of 0-1. De Ligt, who is suffering from repeated knee injuries this season, said, "The pain has not completely disappeared yet, but I am most happy to be able to move freely on the field again."
De Ligt expressed his motivation, saying, "Even if Kim Min-jae returns, my goal is to secure Bayern Munich's main player," but rumors of a transfer have been steadily mentioned recently. 스포츠토토
