FC Bayern Munich have confirmed the departure of two of its key players, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, who have completed their move to Manchester United in the Premier League.
The German club announced the transfer on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday night, expressing their gratitude to the players. “Farewell to FC Bayern: Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui have completed a move to Manchester United in the Premier League,” the post read. Bayern Munich also added, “Thank you and all the best, Matthijs & Nous,” as they wished the duo success in their new chapter.
Manchester United also took to their X handle to officially welcome the new signings. In separate posts, the club celebrated the arrival of both players. The first post read, “Noussair is a Red! 🔴 Morocco international Noussair Mazraoui has completed a move from Bayern Munich to United 🙌.”
The club also expressed their excitement about de Ligt’s signing, posting, “Welkom, Matthijs! 🤝 We are delighted to announce the signing of @MdeLigt_04 from Bayern Munich ✍️ #MUFC.”
This move marks a significant addition to Manchester United’s squad as they look to strengthen their defence with the highly regarded talents of de Ligt and Mazraoui. The transfer is expected to have a notable impact on both clubs as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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