Premier League file goalscorer Alan Shearer has backed Manchester United to signal Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, claiming the center-back could have no downside adjusting to the English high flight. His feedback got here shortly after Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini expressed concern about De Ligt warming the bench within the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024).
Chiellini Suspects Issues In De Ligt’s ‘Growth Path’
De Ligt is on Ronald Koeman’s last Netherlands squad for EURO 2024, however the 24-year-old has but to play a single minute in Germany. Koeman has most popular the center-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Stefan de Vrij and is unlikely to interrupt the partnership for the semi-final conflict with England on Wednesday, July 10.
Chiellini, De Ligt’s former teammate at Juventus, is shocked to see the Dutchman on the bench and has prompt he will not be creating in addition to he ought to have. He mentioned (by way of Voetbal Primeur):
“I by no means anticipated him to not be an everyday participant. If these selections are made, it signifies that he has some issues in his improvement path.
“What I’ve seen is a participant who can’t sit on the bench in these sorts of groups. I’ve seen issues from him from time to time. I don’t know what occurs each day. We touch upon the alternatives of the coaches, however they see them daily.”
Shearer Thinks De Ligt Will Be Nice Signing For Manchester United
Regardless of his unlucky destiny in EURO 2024, Manchester United have been pushing to signal De Ligt. And Shearer believes they’re making the precise name. Overlooking Chiellini’s remarks about De Ligt’s improvement, the Englishman has supported Man Utd’s resolution to signal De Ligt, calling him a very good participant.
Talking to Betfair, he mentioned (by way of The Mirror):
“Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford and I feel he can be a very good signing for Man United. He’s a very good participant – actually stable.
“I do know he can’t get within the Dutch staff however he’d be a very good addition for Man United. I like him loads and I feel his type of play would go well with the Premier League.”
In response to stories, Erik ten Hag has personally requested Manchester United to signal De Ligt. They spent one and a half seasons collectively at Ajax, profitable the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup. De Ligt performed 70 matches below Ten Hag, chipping in with eight objectives and 5 assists.
