Dayot Upamecano Aims Subtle Dig At Ex-Teammate Matthijs De Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt’s high-profile transfer from Bayern Munich to Manchester United for £43 million sent shockwaves through the football world. The Dutch defender’s departure left Bayern fans stunned and disappointed.
Bayern Munich’s decision to let Matthijs de Ligt join Manchester United stunned the football community. The Netherlands international was instrumental in Bayern’s 2022/23 campaign. A petition signed by 70,000 fans hailed De Ligt as a ‘world-class defender’. Fans passionately urged the club to retain his services.
Despite overwhelming support and impressive performances, Bayern ultimately allowed De Ligt’s departure. De Ligt’s switch saw him reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford after their successful spell together at Ajax. His teammate Noussair Mazraoui also joined him in making the move from Germany to England.
Bittersweet Sentiments: De Ligt’s Ex-Colleagues Weigh In on His Transfer
While many were surprised or disappointed by De Ligt’s departure, it seems that some of his former teammates are not missing him too much. Dayot Upamecano has been vocal about his thriving partnership with Kim Min-jae at Bayern Munich’s backline since De Light’s departure.
Bayern Munich defender, Dayot Upamecano, said:
“It’s a great fit with him. He also has more self-confidence [now]. Like myself, he’s received a lot of criticism. But that’s football. We have to keep our heads up and always give it our all.”
Since joining Manchester United, De Ligt has made 10 appearances across all competitions. He helped guide United back into winning ways against in the Brentford match despite experiencing some struggles adapting and suffering a serious head injury during play which forced him off the pitch twice.
As De Ligt embarks on his Manchester United journey, the impact on both clubs remains uncertain. Time will reveal whether this transfer proves pivotal in shaping their destinies.
