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Bayern Munich to Sign Matthijs de Ligt from Manchester United F.C., Confirming Upamecano’s Future

Manchester United F.C. and Bayern Munich confirmed Matthijs de Ligt will transfer to the Bundesliga club, officially clarifying earlier speculations about Dayot Upamecano's future.

FC Bayern Munich and Manchester United F.C. have officially confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt will join Bayern Munich. The Dutch defender had been linked with a move to the Bundesliga club for several weeks, and the transfer was finally completed on Wednesday.

De Ligt to Bayern Munich

De Ligt joined Manchester United F.C. from Juventus in the summer of 2022 for a fee of £67.5 million. He quickly established himself as a key player for the Red Devils, making 38 appearances in all competitions during the 2022/23 season.

However, De Ligt has been linked with a move away from Manchester United F.C. for several months, with Bayern Munich and Chelsea said to be interested in signing him.

The German club has now confirmed that De Ligt will join them on a five-year contract, with the Dutchman set to become one of the highest-paid players in the Bundesliga.

Upamecano's Future Clarified

The transfer of De Ligt to Bayern Munich has also clarified the future of Dayot Upamecano.

Upamecano has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich for several months, with Manchester United F.C. and Chelsea said to be interested in signing him.

However, the German club has now confirmed that Upamecano will not be leaving this summer. The Frenchman has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until 2026.

Conclusion

The transfer of De Ligt to Bayern Munich is a significant development for both clubs.

For Bayern Munich, it represents a major coup as they have signed one of the most promising young defenders in the world.

For Manchester United F.C., it is a blow as they lose one of their key players.

However, the transfer of De Ligt to Bayern Munich has also clarified the future of Dayot Upamecano, who will now remain at the club for the foreseeable future.