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New Bayern Munich Signing Breaks Silence After Move From Juventus

New Bayern Munich Signing Breaks Silence After Move From Juventus

Following his €67 million (R1.1 billion) transfer from Juventus, Bayern Munich's newest centre-back Matthijs de Ligt has spoken about the move.

The 22-year-old decided to call time on his three-year stint in Turin last month when he made the switch to Munich.

De Ligt joined the Bianconeri from Ajax Amsterdam back in 2019, and while in southern Europe, was able to capture the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana titles.

Having now traded Serie A for the Bundesliga, the Netherlands international has revealed his rationale behind wanting to join the Bavarian giants.

"In June, Bayern Munich got in touch and I was immediately interested."

The transfer ensures that the Dutchman is the second-most expensive signing in the club's history, but he insisted that the pressure of playing for Bayern is a non-issue.

"When you play for big clubs like Bayern Munich, you always have pressure," De Ligt added.

"The style of play here suits me because the team is offensive-oriented."

De Ligt is one of five new faces that have arrived at the Allianz Arena during this transfer window, joining African duo Sadio Mane and Noussair Mazraoui, French teenager Mathys Tel and compatriot Ryan Gravenberch.

Gabriel Slonina – has joined Chelsea from Chicago
Gabriel Slonina – has joined Chelsea from Chicago Fire, has re-joined Chicago Fire on loan
Bernd Leno – has joined Fulham from Arsenal
Bernd Leno – has joined Fulham from Arsenal
Charles De Ketelaere – has joined AC Milan from Cl
Charles De Ketelaere – has joined AC Milan from Club Brugge
Aaron Ramsey – has joined Nice after leaving Juven
Aaron Ramsey – has joined Nice after leaving Juventus as a free agent
Alexis Beka Beka – has joined Nice from Lokomotiv
Alexis Beka Beka – has joined Nice from Lokomotiv Moscow
Cesc Fabregas – has joined Como after leaving Mona
Cesc Fabregas – has joined Como after leaving Monaco as a free agent
Orel Mangala – has joined Nottingham Forest from S
Orel Mangala – has joined Nottingham Forest from Stuttgart
David Raum – has joined RB Leipzig from Hoffenheim
David Raum – has joined RB Leipzig from Hoffenheim
Nuno Tavares – has joined Marseille on loan from A
Nuno Tavares – has joined Marseille on loan from Arsenal
Oscar Mingueza – has joined Celta Vigo on a free t
Oscar Mingueza – has joined Celta Vigo on a free transfer from Barcelona

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