Manchester United Boosts Defense with Signings of De Ligt and Mazraoui

Manchester United has signed Dutch centre back Matthijs de Ligt and Moroccan full back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. Both players have contracts extending to 2029 and 2028 respectively, with the possibility to extend for one more year. The deal is worth over £50 million.

Manchester United have secured Dutch centre back Matthijs de Ligt and Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. Both players have signed contracts lasting until June 2029 and June 2028, the Premier League club revealed on Tuesday.

While financial details remain undisclosed, British media sources estimate the cumulative transfer fee to exceed 50 million pounds ($64.32 million). United added that the contracts allow for a potential one-year extension for both players.

The players originally honed their skills at Ajax Amsterdam under now-United manager Erik ten Hag. De Ligt, 25, boasts a series of league titles across Eredivisie, Serie A, and Bundesliga. Mazraoui, 26, joined Bayern in 2022, making 55 appearances and winning multiple titles. Both players expressed their eagerness to reunite with ten Hag.

(With inputs from agencies.)