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Matthijs de Ligt arrived at Manchester United in the summer of 2024 in a double swoop that included fellow Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui.

  • Position

    Defender

  • Country

    Netherlands

  • Date of birth

    12 Aug 1999

  • Joined

    13 Aug 2024

"When I heard United wanted me, I felt excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such an historic club."

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'You'll see Casemiro and his espresso!'

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Casemiro's espresso spot features in De Ligt and Heaton's brilliant Carrington tour...

  • published time 1 week agoVideo

'This is the hub of a football team'

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Ever wondered where the players really get to know each other? De Ligt and Heaton explain...

  • published time 1 week agoVideo

Players' Tour: Where the cameras don't go

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Matthijs de Ligt and Tom Heaton show us what Carrington is REALLY like, including Cunha at the barbers...

  • published time 1 week agoVideo

Vote for August's Player of the Month

 Article

Three Reds are vying to be named as the first winner of the 2025/26 season.

  • published time 2 week agoNews

De Ligt identifies areas of improvement

 Article

Matthijs has pinpointed where the Reds must get better moving forward, following Saturday's win over Burnley.

  • published time 2 week agoNews

De Ligt picks out a big positive

 Video

Matthijs de Ligt is pleased United beat Burnley, but acknowledges that there is improvement to be made...

Why De Ligt was praised by fans

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PLAYER CAM | Matthijs de Ligt was in the thick of the action, tallying a list of tackles, cross-field passes and shots…

'I'm most looking forward to...'

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We asked the squad what ONE moment they're most looking forward to in Sunday's Premier League opener...

  • published time Aug 25Video

Happy birthday, Matthijs!

 Video

The United squad have been marking Matthijs de Ligt's 26th birthday, at Carrington...

  • published time Aug 25Video

De Ligt: I didn't expect this from Cunha!

 Article

The Dutch defender reviews United's latest signings in our beloved matchday programme.

  • published time Aug 25News

De Ligt: We are bringing positive vibes back

 Video

DE LIGT INTERVIEW | Our no.4 reflects on pre-season, new signings and the need to bring back the "positive vibes"...

  • published time Aug 25News

De Ligt: There's more to come

 Article

Our centre-back outlines his ambition in conversation with United Review.

  • published time Aug 25News

Battle at the back for places

 Article

Ruben Amorim is spoilt for choice when it comes to the three central defensive slots.

  • published time Jul 25Opinion

Mount and De Ligt talk pre-season

 Article

The two Reds feel their preparations for the new campaign are going well across the Atlantic.

How's pre-season going, Matthijs and Mason?

 Video

De Ligt and Mount share an insight into United's summer so far, from Carrington to Chicago and everywhere in between...